| 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 | $140.89 | 12.254% | $158.1547 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 4.600% | $145.917 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.34 | 6.540% | $145.2566 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.85 | 3.754% | $235.3659 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.63 | 6.593% | $190.4071 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.91 | 9.522% | $66.7099 | $66.71 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.45 | 10.568% | $155.2928 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.57 | $1,097.1040 | $1,097.11 | $1,097.05 | $1,097.20 | |