| 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 | $140.99 | 11.743% | $157.5465 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.90 | 6.203% | $244.1607 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.76 | 12.858% | $223.188 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 10.196% | $27.4278 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.90 | 9.862% | $258.0658 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 8.599% | $141.7869 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.67 | 3.721% | $46.3322 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.67 | $1,098.5079 | $1,098.52 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.50 | |