| 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 | $140.76 | 13.239% | $159.3952 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.53 | 9.788% | $7.1692 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.90 | 13.618% | $240.7565 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.74 | 9.236% | $203.9873 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.97 | 12.534% | $221.6582 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.35 | 6.257% | $131.068 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 6.870% | $261.4361 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.88 | $1,225.4705 | $1,225.49 | $1,225.45 | $1,225.60 | |