| 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 | $146.34 | 8.651% | $158.9999 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.95 | 3.414% | $146.7962 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.37 | 3.674% | $5.5673 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.56 | 10.137% | $133.8825 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 6.463% | $261.6541 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.75 | 9.513% | $227.5133 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.70 | 8.319% | $204.398 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.44 | $1,138.8113 | $1,138.81 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.90 | |