| 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 | $141.30 | 12.635% | $159.1533 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.55 | 8.704% | $12.5553 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.81 | 4.221% | $137.3737 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.86 | 6.436% | $238.2676 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.52 | 10.313% | $227.8184 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.65 | 6.417% | $187.9856 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.77 | 8.526% | $230.9108 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.46 | $1,194.0647 | $1,194.07 | $1,194.00 | $1,194.20 | |