| 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 | $141.40 | 12.246% | $158.7158 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.58 | 13.590% | $69.9487 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 12.539% | $226.8674 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 13.768% | $271.2798 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.98 | 13.342% | $155.2559 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.85 | 6.756% | $89.5149 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.30 | 3.291% | $177.9704 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.15 | $1,149.5529 | $1,149.56 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.60 | |