| 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 | $137.59 | 11.499% | $153.4115 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.53 | 4.253% | $252.8448 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.62 | 11.241% | $150.865 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 13.608% | $51.6916 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.79 | 13.852% | $279.8368 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.68 | 10.730% | $68.2983 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.73 | 3.218% | $85.3923 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.44 | $1,042.3403 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 | |