| 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 | $138.46 | 13.575% | $157.2559 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.37 | 4.776% | $172.2203 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.62 | 5.383% | $232.496 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 11.335% | $38.2324 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.62 | 13.732% | $88.2788 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.33 | 3.316% | $230.7356 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.77 | 7.657% | $260.2823 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.51 | $1,179.5013 | $1,179.51 | $1,179.55 | $1,179.50 | |