| 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 | $138.32 | 13.538% | $157.0458 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 6.823% | $239.807 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.76 | 5.554% | $237.2432 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.64 | 4.166% | $238.1651 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 12.167% | $158.8285 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.80 | 9.860% | $100.8515 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.54 | 8.664% | $125.5504 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.15 | $1,257.4915 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.50 | |