| 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 | 11.516% | $155.4422 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.77 | 4.493% | $163.8137 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.67 | 7.643% | $217.0836 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.58 | 7.369% | $184.2237 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.51 | 3.587% | $139.3349 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.88 | 13.199% | $202.4904 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.62 | 3.358% | $41.984 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.42 | $1,104.3725 | $1,104.35 | $1,104.40 | $1,104.30 | |