| 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 | $139.39 | 12.812% | $157.2486 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.51 | 7.799% | $150.3904 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.60 | 10.203% | $182.4962 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 10.310% | $164.1744 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 6.646% | $173.577 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.78 | 8.332% | $207.7591 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.74 | 9.593% | $120.2674 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.61 | $1,155.9131 | $1,155.92 | $1,155.90 | $1,156.00 | |