| 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 | $136.67 | 4.592% | $142.9459 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.86 | 7.686% | $209.8369 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.69 | 7.258% | $160.5545 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 9.576% | $98.0048 | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 12.414% | $256.7648 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.57 | 5.507% | $198.9545 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 9.774% | $188.2405 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.12 | $1,255.3019 | $1,255.29 | $1,255.30 | $1,255.30 | |