| 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 | $139.78 | 12.727% | $157.5698 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.50 | 9.471% | $42.1463 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.72 | 8.468% | $226.3944 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.71 | 6.161% | $21.9859 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.88 | 7.323% | $78.217 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 3.535% | $138.0432 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.70 | 13.117% | $277.9285 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.62 | $942.2851 | $942.29 | $942.30 | $942.20 | |