| 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 | $146.45 | 9.147% | $159.8458 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.34 | 13.659% | $220.8849 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.30 | 11.826% | $258.6535 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.98 | 11.407% | $211.651 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.79 | 9.457% | $128.9294 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.65 | 13.748% | $9.8392 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 4.174% | $261.4663 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.50 | $1,251.2701 | $1,251.27 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.30 | |