| 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 | $140.87 | 12.821% | $158.9309 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.40 | 4.630% | $136.4375 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.83 | 9.177% | $36.9346 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.79 | 6.424% | $245.6159 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.36 | 10.658% | $173.0248 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.89 | 3.841% | $98.5347 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.45 | 7.151% | $268.3597 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.59 | $1,117.8381 | $1,117.83 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.70 | |