| 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 | $159.97 | 13.481% | $181.5356 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.79 | 3.872% | $65.2212 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 7.497% | $143.9707 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.79 | 3.298% | $140.2684 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 9.229% | $193.1278 | $193.13 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.33 | 12.821% | $279.0402 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.35 | 7.479% | $236.83 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.97 | $1,239.9939 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.00 | $1,239.90 | |