| 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 | $138.39 | 13.654% | $157.2858 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.47 | 13.766% | $162.0824 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 13.649% | $282.486 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.64 | 4.659% | $250.8048 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.95 | 13.327% | $168.8006 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.62 | 3.830% | $42.1757 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.67 | 8.711% | $65.955 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.30 | $1,129.5903 | $1,129.60 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.70 | |