| 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 | $134.88 | 13.500% | $153.0888 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.79 | 10.870% | $242.5725 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.78 | 3.237% | $231.0238 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 4.647% | $166.7969 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.28 | 13.374% | $263.3451 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 8.478% | $39.844 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.63 | 5.605% | $152.7365 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.48 | $1,249.4076 | $1,249.41 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.30 | |