| 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 | $226.47 | 11.357% | $252.1902 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.61 | 4.257% | $142.4255 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.58 | 10.811% | $99.2645 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.78 | 8.311% | $130.818 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.88 | 7.129% | $240.9117 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 7.468% | $156.4304 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 13.805% | $157.3582 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.15 | $1,179.3985 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.40 | |