| 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 | $141.52 | 12.640% | $159.4081 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.40 | 9.648% | $208.7698 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.74 | 12.380% | $218.8488 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.68 | 12.874% | $231.0305 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.85 | 4.348% | $55.1479 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.47 | 7.328% | $153.9835 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.82 | 3.147% | $125.6537 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.48 | $1,152.8423 | $1,152.84 | $1,152.85 | $1,152.80 | |