| 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 | $139.25 | 13.288% | $157.7535 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.36 | 5.801% | $39.5273 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 3.180% | $7.171 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.67 | 13.776% | $149.8089 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 4.602% | $83.1377 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.59 | 12.863% | $278.3089 | $278.31 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 9.479% | $129.4699 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.56 | $845.1772 | $845.18 | $845.15 | $845.20 | |