| 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 | $138.94 | 12.200% | $155.8907 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.44 | 5.405% | $216.544 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.94 | 5.384% | $154.8512 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.32 | 10.769% | $144.3542 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.41 | 13.393% | $94.5811 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.53 | 8.630% | $216.7494 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 3.736% | $257.0059 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.33 | $1,239.9765 | $1,239.97 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | |