| 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 | $139.90 | 12.580% | $157.4994 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.31 | 8.290% | $268.8949 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 8.697% | $270.6338 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.39 | 8.688% | $172.1509 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.99 | 12.312% | $178.5648 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.93 | 6.543% | $20.1686 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.83 | 7.841% | $31.0906 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.33 | $1,099.0030 | $1,098.99 | $1,099.00 | $1,099.10 | |