| 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 | $139.87 | 11.813% | $156.3928 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.86 | 11.548% | $189.4754 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.67 | 9.587% | $204.5661 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.41 | 11.353% | $255.4549 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.56 | 9.552% | $163.846 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.99 | 8.193% | $126.575 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.25 | 9.805% | $213.2962 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.61 | $1,309.6064 | $1,309.62 | $1,309.65 | $1,309.70 | |