| 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 | $142.47 | 11.751% | $159.2116 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.86 | 9.763% | $149.124 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.73 | 11.592% | $159.2753 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.49 | 5.125% | $86.7176 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.35 | 3.776% | $249.4256 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.71 | 4.519% | $88.538 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.58 | 13.791% | $197.5184 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.19 | $1,089.8105 | $1,089.82 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.70 | |