| 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 | $138.29 | 12.857% | $156.0699 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.44 | 10.363% | $179.2737 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.36 | 11.742% | $245.1173 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.51 | 11.522% | $156.6996 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.44 | 12.477% | $139.9664 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.55 | 3.284% | $217.4645 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.64 | 3.785% | $244.559 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.23 | $1,339.1504 | $1,339.15 | $1,339.05 | $1,339.30 | |