| 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 | $146.81 | 8.598% | $159.4327 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.37 | 6.581% | $116.5676 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.87 | 8.162% | $264.8563 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.66 | 9.127% | $150.2242 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.54 | 12.483% | $257.0686 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.40 | 12.242% | $87.9977 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.38 | 4.668% | $187.7535 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.03 | $1,223.9006 | $1,223.90 | $1,223.85 | $1,224.00 | |