| 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 | $138.41 | 12.756% | $156.0656 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 12.484% | $265.0123 | $265.01 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.45 | 12.187% | $136.2511 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 7.795% | $8.4835 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.94 | 13.791% | $252.5477 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.48 | 8.632% | $79.8228 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 12.173% | $271.7391 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.00 | $1,169.9221 | $1,169.92 | $1,169.90 | $1,169.90 | |