| 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 | $140.39 | 13.611% | $159.4985 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.47 | 6.190% | $97.132 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 12.620% | $280.818 | $280.82 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.88 | 8.550% | $181.1482 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.77 | 13.757% | $184.0247 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.80 | 8.839% | $251.2004 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.93 | 5.331% | $78.9245 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.59 | $1,232.7463 | $1,232.74 | $1,232.70 | $1,232.60 | |