| 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 | $142.28 | 12.350% | $159.8516 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.44 | 3.662% | $200.5238 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 7.847% | $38.5553 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.75 | 4.696% | $213.3181 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.61 | 6.836% | $263.4683 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.81 | 9.143% | $259.553 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.54 | 5.763% | $176.1377 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.18 | $1,311.4078 | $1,311.41 | $1,311.35 | $1,311.50 | |