| 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 | $142.89 | 11.670% | $159.5653 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.61 | 8.678% | $237.581 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 5.578% | $173.5386 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.42 | 7.717% | $125.4041 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.71 | 8.504% | $61.5326 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.48 | 11.688% | $252.951 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.85 | 7.606% | $189.2252 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.33 | $1,199.7978 | $1,199.80 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.80 | |