| 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 | $140.63 | 13.321% | $159.3633 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.37 | 13.698% | $136.8583 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.36 | 6.850% | $213.0162 | $213.02 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.31 | 7.747% | $63.9047 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.63 | 7.588% | $23.2713 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 11.835% | $229.7762 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.50 | 10.805% | $257.6216 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.26 | $1,083.8116 | $1,083.81 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.90 | |