| 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 | $138.40 | 13.248% | $156.7352 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.34 | 12.225% | $265.2326 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.79 | 13.778% | $70.3034 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 10.246% | $58.1437 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.94 | 9.467% | $211.2056 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.72 | 10.245% | $238.923 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.52 | 11.657% | $258.5083 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.45 | $1,259.0518 | $1,259.05 | $1,259.05 | $1,258.90 | |