| 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 | $138.55 | 12.303% | $155.5958 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 11.279% | $272.1884 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 13.704% | $236.9705 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.78 | 8.450% | $43.1414 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.60 | 6.732% | $160.7384 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.60 | 11.762% | $224.1946 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 9.782% | $66.7035 | $66.70 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.30 | $1,159.5326 | $1,159.53 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.50 | |