| 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 | $138.73 | 13.265% | $157.1325 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.69 | 4.205% | $162.2368 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 7.388% | $77.9637 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 6.147% | $147.332 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.30 | 6.407% | $247.1835 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.62 | 6.253% | $122.8497 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.38 | 10.166% | $188.8025 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.12 | $1,103.5007 | $1,103.49 | $1,103.55 | $1,103.40 | |