| 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 | $147.81 | 7.801% | $159.3407 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.61 | 12.524% | $261.7421 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 13.860% | $190.8066 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 6.519% | $256.0291 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.61 | 10.656% | $243.0116 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.85 | 5.289% | $197.7854 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.89 | 13.426% | $62.2595 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.71 | $1,370.9750 | $1,370.98 | $1,371.00 | $1,370.90 | |