| 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 | $142.41 | 11.777% | $159.1816 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.93 | 11.673% | $259.0032 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 5.180% | $214.0308 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.97 | 9.638% | $137.0146 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.65 | 3.158% | $88.3548 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.72 | 8.572% | $259.1831 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.81 | 10.386% | $181.9272 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.98 | $1,298.6953 | $1,298.68 | $1,298.75 | $1,298.70 | |