| 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 | $141.50 | 12.514% | $159.2073 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.55 | 13.779% | $164.4675 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.48 | 13.200% | $231.4714 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.46 | 7.293% | $13.3687 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.60 | 5.540% | $199.0484 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.85 | 6.233% | $114.5723 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.67 | 9.162% | $94.6107 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.11 | $976.7463 | $976.75 | $976.65 | $976.80 | |