| 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 | $138.59 | 7.805% | $149.4069 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.58 | 8.707% | $157.1686 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.73 | 3.866% | $254.1913 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.89 | 3.539% | $50.6202 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.93 | 11.747% | $258.0573 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.68 | 7.639% | $82.5376 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.97 | 5.714% | $7.3683 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.37 | $959.3502 | $959.36 | $959.30 | $959.40 | |