| 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 | $159.61 | 12.249% | $179.1606 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.64 | 10.105% | $105.3044 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.83 | 8.268% | $226.0961 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.94 | 6.176% | $228.2147 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.92 | 8.436% | $38.9502 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.71 | 12.767% | $201.5259 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.31 | 6.541% | $80.236 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.96 | $1,059.4879 | $1,059.49 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.50 | |