| 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 | $144.89 | 8.550% | $157.2781 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.93 | 7.146% | $256.0039 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 9.355% | $137.6561 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.45 | 12.323% | $174.6061 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 5.199% | $238.16 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.52 | 5.315% | $216.4434 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 3.739% | $210.5072 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.98 | $1,390.6548 | $1,390.66 | $1,390.65 | $1,390.70 | |