| 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 | $141.86 | 12.102% | $159.0279 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.42 | 7.333% | $87.3905 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.72 | 5.342% | $152.4509 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.61 | 5.667% | $198.2419 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 7.293% | $253.6514 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.81 | 13.123% | $167.2071 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.44 | 6.224% | $38.708 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.27 | $1,056.6777 | $1,056.68 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.70 | |