| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $139.93 | 11.858% | $156.5229 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 11.464% | $257.4261 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.83 | 13.550% | $153.0995 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 4.174% | $259.3828 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 10.593% | $7.1443 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.37 | 10.385% | $273.0594 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.37 | 5.201% | $155.0347 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.90 | $1,261.6697 | $1,261.66 | $1,261.70 | $1,261.60 | |