| 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 | $142.35 | 11.757% | $159.0861 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 11.299% | $261.5081 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.38 | 4.477% | $65.1728 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.64 | 6.451% | $83.7131 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.40 | 13.731% | $247.2512 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.51 | 12.166% | $155.3611 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 11.711% | $257.4603 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.71 | $1,229.5527 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.70 | |