| 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 | $140.40 | 12.171% | $157.4881 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.72 | 13.722% | $233.9489 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 12.763% | $280.3288 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.45 | 11.559% | $221.3888 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.57 | 12.211% | $134.1707 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.60 | 10.484% | $125.5098 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.34 | 12.510% | $66.7634 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.68 | $1,219.5985 | $1,219.60 | $1,219.60 | $1,219.60 | |