| 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 | $138.48 | 12.664% | $156.0171 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.85 | 13.691% | $144.217 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.29 | 3.778% | $84.3611 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.84 | 12.150% | $261.1301 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.47 | 12.492% | $164.767 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.86 | 8.367% | $251.2597 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 8.327% | $230.0649 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.17 | $1,291.8169 | $1,291.82 | $1,291.75 | $1,291.90 | |