| 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 | $140.79 | 11.685% | $157.2413 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.89 | 10.345% | $78.2236 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.35 | 4.480% | $49.4713 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 6.344% | $235.4775 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.41 | 9.120% | $231.7818 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.26 | 3.826% | $244.261 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.82 | 3.347% | $219.9431 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.95 | $1,216.3996 | $1,216.39 | $1,216.40 | $1,216.40 | |