| 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 | $139.61 | 13.438% | $158.3708 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.94 | 3.595% | $248.5658 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 13.570% | $277.8036 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.85 | 12.428% | $14.447 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.78 | 3.148% | $214.3209 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 6.780% | $266.4695 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.81 | 7.365% | $179.0956 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.15 | $1,359.0732 | $1,359.08 | $1,359.00 | $1,359.10 | |