| 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 | $133.67 | 3.600% | $138.4821 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.72 | 8.668% | $197.4715 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.55 | 5.692% | $93.5903 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.39 | 7.292% | $159.2106 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.95 | 8.254% | $160.1618 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.64 | 12.227% | $239.7618 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 13.281% | $170.4426 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.38 | $1,159.1207 | $1,159.11 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.20 | |