| 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 | $138.53 | 13.442% | $157.1512 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.81 | 5.782% | $87.5981 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 7.220% | $260.2337 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.92 | 5.832% | $238.0373 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.95 | 7.531% | $120.381 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.41 | 13.127% | $259.5247 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.74 | 7.753% | $154.8842 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.07 | $1,277.8102 | $1,277.80 | $1,277.85 | $1,277.80 | |