| 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 | $138.71 | 12.751% | $156.3969 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 13.156% | $281.1587 | $281.16 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 5.444% | $148.4968 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.97 | 8.484% | $129.0634 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.69 | 4.484% | $31.0213 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.27 | 10.242% | $156.8413 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.27 | 10.389% | $256.4005 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.21 | $1,159.3789 | $1,159.38 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.40 | |