| 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 | $140.35 | 12.533% | $157.9401 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.84 | 7.204% | $39.494 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 4.579% | $246.179 | $246.18 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 10.846% | $277.7801 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.69 | 11.551% | $123.4758 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 6.242% | $134.6086 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.98 | 13.460% | $6.7849 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.56 | $986.2625 | $986.26 | $986.35 | $986.30 | |