| 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 | 11.650% | $159.5367 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 11.789% | $264.3922 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.84 | 11.469% | $128.011 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.95 | 7.688% | $183.0158 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.58 | 4.319% | $247.8411 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.70 | 3.132% | $215.2365 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.51 | 9.147% | $189.381 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.98 | $1,387.4143 | $1,387.42 | $1,387.45 | $1,387.30 | |