| 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 | $139.49 | 13.175% | $157.8678 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.56 | 7.277% | $93.9317 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.64 | 7.341% | $259.3788 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.83 | 9.685% | $216.9898 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.44 | 12.654% | $253.9672 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.85 | 6.760% | $12.6511 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.56 | 4.121% | $130.7343 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.37 | $1,125.5207 | $1,125.52 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.60 | |