| 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 | $158.63 | 13.354% | $179.8135 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.82 | 13.723% | $115.7928 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.34 | 10.222% | $243.9654 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.60 | 9.333% | $71.7224 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.97 | 9.181% | $268.5525 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.50 | 7.859% | $19.9539 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 5.397% | $239.7676 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.35 | $1,139.5681 | $1,139.56 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.70 | |