| 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 | $140.87 | 13.257% | $159.5451 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.41 | 3.231% | $198.6268 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.85 | 12.870% | $282.0057 | $282.01 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.37 | 5.190% | $171.8489 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.57 | 9.630% | $201.2478 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.88 | 4.202% | $91.5727 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.73 | 6.108% | $36.8513 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.68 | $1,141.6983 | $1,141.71 | $1,141.70 | $1,141.60 | |