| 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 | $138.83 | 12.628% | $156.3615 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.39 | 8.430% | $117.5273 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 10.710% | $258.6961 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.36 | 13.846% | $204.1942 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.51 | 3.292% | $51.1399 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.38 | 3.580% | $103.9736 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.89 | 8.727% | $237.9925 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.03 | $1,129.8851 | $1,129.88 | $1,129.90 | $1,129.90 | |