| 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 | $144.63 | 10.257% | $159.4647 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.60 | 7.380% | $250.8397 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.45 | 11.843% | $102.2804 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.61 | 3.758% | $216.4496 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.93 | 13.691% | $237.5346 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 13.229% | $91.5796 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.62 | 11.696% | $247.5407 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.72 | $1,305.6893 | $1,305.68 | $1,305.75 | $1,305.60 | |