| 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 | $140.75 | 12.516% | $158.3663 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.49 | 9.415% | $11.4776 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.75 | 3.464% | $256.3321 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.34 | 9.109% | $201.1315 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 3.557% | $205.0118 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 13.796% | $263.6881 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 5.412% | $243.8917 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.39 | $1,339.8991 | $1,339.90 | $1,339.95 | $1,339.90 | |