| 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 | $143.37 | 11.366% | $159.6654 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.62 | 13.115% | $211.0952 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.82 | 8.456% | $94.1615 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.67 | 12.718% | $275.7871 | $275.79 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.75 | 7.500% | $97.5563 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.98 | 7.407% | $170.7556 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 12.374% | $238.7723 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.69 | $1,247.7934 | $1,247.81 | $1,247.75 | $1,248.00 | |