| 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 | $147.62 | 8.195% | $159.7175 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.30 | 12.284% | $219.2907 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 13.337% | $178.3018 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 8.227% | $267.0285 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.42 | 9.383% | $12.4915 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.34 | 5.480% | $129.0442 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 10.726% | $174.626 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.44 | $1,140.5002 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.40 | |