| 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 | $145.38 | 13.659% | $165.2375 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 5.170% | $126.7088 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.69 | 8.818% | $93.2461 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.28 | 6.665% | $159.2295 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.40 | 5.330% | $126.8173 | $126.82 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.63 | 13.681% | $128.0389 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 10.371% | $259.9237 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.36 | $1,059.2018 | $1,059.21 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.00 | |