| 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 | $146.31 | 7.436% | $157.1896 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 8.598% | $266.4235 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.48 | 10.736% | $83.5835 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.38 | 10.265% | $256.2338 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.59 | 5.260% | $187.9838 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.865% | $158.0218 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.92 | 10.258% | $26.3737 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.79 | $1,135.8097 | $1,135.79 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.80 | |