| 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 | $159.85 | 13.542% | $181.4969 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.47 | 11.531% | $172.2819 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.92 | 3.647% | $163.6793 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 12.819% | $192.8866 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.41 | 13.154% | $140.7749 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.95 | 8.261% | $38.9198 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 8.811% | $249.5254 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.89 | $1,139.5648 | $1,139.57 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.60 | |