| 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 | $143.37 | 11.205% | $159.4346 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.36 | 8.277% | $170.3847 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.39 | 12.374% | $280.2495 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 6.643% | $266.2129 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.71 | 3.731% | $226.8701 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.45 | 5.269% | $111.0062 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.61 | 5.136% | $162.5508 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.52 | $1,376.7088 | $1,376.70 | $1,376.70 | $1,376.70 | |