| 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 | $138.43 | 13.333% | $156.8869 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.74 | 6.682% | $236.5567 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.84 | 12.813% | $275.0832 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.99 | 3.800% | $185.7916 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 8.559% | $262.1917 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.93 | 7.776% | $247.8094 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.34 | 6.753% | $217.0716 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.79 | $1,581.3911 | $1,581.39 | $1,581.40 | $1,581.50 | |