| 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 | $159.71 | 12.618% | $179.8622 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.45 | 13.462% | $140.0688 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.87 | 11.792% | $239.0896 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 6.870% | $183.2821 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.54 | 11.712% | $76.5674 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 3.124% | $228.3681 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.96 | 7.195% | $206.8435 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.48 | $1,254.0817 | $1,254.08 | $1,254.05 | $1,254.20 | |