| 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 | $141.41 | 12.427% | $158.983 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.50 | 8.110% | $120.5427 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.26 | 7.817% | $236.3996 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.36 | 4.700% | $201.4009 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.78 | 9.103% | $234.3314 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.62 | 11.680% | $116.8396 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.83 | 12.630% | $71.8917 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.76 | $1,140.3889 | $1,140.38 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.30 | |