| 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 | $140.99 | 12.134% | $158.0977 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.35 | 4.701% | $179.4052 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.31 | 8.212% | $131.272 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.79 | 3.397% | $233.4601 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.60 | 3.808% | $70.1742 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 4.421% | $225.967 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 13.324% | $272.7822 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.15 | $1,271.1584 | $1,271.16 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.30 | |