| 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 | $138.50 | 13.569% | $157.2931 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 3.826% | $41.2708 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.73 | 5.137% | $238.3771 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 4.472% | $260.7412 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.51 | 5.855% | $186.8447 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.71 | 10.655% | $28.4494 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.66 | 10.557% | $225.1604 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.44 | $1,138.1367 | $1,138.13 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.10 | |