| 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 | $138.42 | 13.620% | $157.2728 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 5.125% | $17.5033 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 3.725% | $178.3759 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.40 | 13.475% | $242.1557 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.51 | 5.869% | $65.12 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.79 | 9.861% | $186.533 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.53 | 3.429% | $202.2347 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.27 | $1,049.1954 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |