| 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 | $139.63 | 12.818% | $157.5278 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.25 | 7.274% | $91.4511 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.74 | 4.592% | $189.0396 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.98 | 10.182% | $265.5166 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.82 | 6.173% | $75.1917 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 13.790% | $201.2831 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.66 | 12.861% | $264.8396 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.97 | $1,244.8495 | $1,244.85 | $1,244.90 | $1,244.80 | |