| 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 | $116.39 | 12.800% | $131.2879 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.31 | 5.504% | $187.0691 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.60 | 11.596% | $218.2818 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.35 | 7.362% | $198.9955 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.99 | 7.444% | $159.0064 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 8.695% | $265.8897 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.40 | 6.451% | $96.2317 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.66 | $1,256.7621 | $1,256.77 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.80 | |