| 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 | $142.42 | 11.831% | $159.2697 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 12.221% | $259.1744 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.98 | 9.796% | $231.6476 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.25 | 13.356% | $27.4888 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.83 | 9.566% | $104.9971 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 10.739% | $182.4647 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.65 | 7.604% | $12.5359 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.85 | $977.5782 | $977.58 | $977.55 | $977.60 | |