| 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 | $139.99 | 13.159% | $158.4113 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.82 | 8.364% | $63.7397 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.47 | 11.789% | $136.908 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.74 | 8.216% | $104.6882 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.73 | 7.605% | $262.2657 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.98 | 7.814% | $232.8567 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.99 | 9.378% | $169.525 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.72 | $1,128.3946 | $1,128.41 | $1,128.40 | $1,128.40 | |