| 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 | $139.98 | 13.373% | $158.6995 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.76 | 11.402% | $157.9235 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.97 | 13.569% | $240.7322 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.62 | 3.833% | $85.7868 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.61 | 11.592% | $253.9946 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.84 | 12.766% | $134.0111 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.30 | 10.356% | $258.5641 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.08 | $1,289.7118 | $1,289.70 | $1,289.70 | $1,289.70 | |