| 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 | $138.95 | 13.190% | $157.2775 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.69 | 11.747% | $152.747 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.82 | 11.201% | $12.0319 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.58 | 8.139% | $270.9747 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.91 | 4.221% | $245.8678 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.62 | 7.612% | $247.0987 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.90 | 7.818% | $51.6448 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.47 | $1,137.6424 | $1,137.64 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.60 | |