| 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 | $145.85 | 7.625% | $156.9711 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.50 | 13.473% | $262.69 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.44 | 12.846% | $223.9316 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.57 | 6.730% | $29.4255 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 9.548% | $259.2234 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 6.350% | $94.5132 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.83 | 5.812% | $212.5022 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.69 | $1,239.2570 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.20 | |