| 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 | $141.94 | 12.283% | $159.3745 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.97 | 12.275% | $230.1301 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.93 | 7.369% | $136.2835 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.25 | 4.230% | $87.8138 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 10.441% | $13.6947 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 7.601% | $15.9465 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 3.645% | $248.4474 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.02 | $891.6905 | $891.68 | $891.70 | $891.60 | |