| 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 | $140.53 | 12.118% | $157.5594 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.32 | 6.743% | $252.2551 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.67 | 7.727% | $36.2717 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.51 | 6.330% | $136.6447 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.94 | 5.842% | $80.3764 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 9.499% | $169.5373 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.99 | 10.838% | $259.3498 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.79 | $1,091.9944 | $1,092.00 | $1,092.00 | $1,092.00 | |