| 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 | $142.94 | 11.412% | $159.2523 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 6.418% | $240.9729 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 12.750% | $259.0995 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.63 | 5.839% | $86.3964 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.99 | 10.494% | $230.9214 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.96 | 13.185% | $23.7236 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.29 | 6.355% | $7.7533 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.05 | $1,008.1194 | $1,008.11 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.20 | |