| 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 | $140.64 | 12.474% | $158.1834 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 10.833% | $265.5891 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.95 | 12.176% | $168.2079 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 6.481% | $57.915 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 7.245% | $239.6604 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.98 | 3.402% | $208.8514 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.30 | 12.344% | $117.1748 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.36 | $1,215.5820 | $1,215.58 | $1,215.55 | $1,215.70 | |