| 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 | $140.54 | 12.815% | $158.5502 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.86 | 3.597% | $201.8691 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.35 | 7.565% | $143.4379 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.67 | 10.307% | $152.9627 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.89 | 3.214% | $184.6395 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.49 | 13.393% | $180.8505 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.77 | 6.117% | $256.5591 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.57 | $1,278.8690 | $1,278.87 | $1,278.85 | $1,279.00 | |