| 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 | $142.52 | 12.174% | $159.8704 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.45 | 11.813% | $76.536 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 6.609% | $162.8133 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 13.527% | $256.4802 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 8.627% | $272.0889 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.62 | 7.698% | $94.365 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.89 | 5.648% | $238.6483 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.60 | $1,260.8021 | $1,260.81 | $1,260.80 | $1,260.80 | |