| 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 | $142.30 | 10.835% | $157.7182 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.76 | 7.158% | $130.4756 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.43 | 11.842% | $158.1781 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.28 | 6.395% | $240.7506 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.32 | 8.663% | $67.7188 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.62 | 13.501% | $235.6508 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.25 | 7.583% | $38.9988 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.96 | $1,029.4909 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.60 | |