| 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 | $138.63 | 13.400% | $157.2064 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 3.174% | $238.2081 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.75 | 9.141% | $260.5741 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.31 | 4.491% | $154.9706 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.88 | 3.711% | $32.026 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 5.632% | $166.7401 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 7.360% | $79.1028 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.98 | $1,088.8281 | $1,088.83 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.80 | |