| 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 | $140.96 | 13.222% | $159.5977 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.54 | 6.245% | $124.8804 | $124.88 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.60 | 11.860% | $185.2402 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.74 | 9.672% | $162.0294 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.51 | 5.294% | $10.0135 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.70 | 10.169% | $259.6683 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.96 | 8.238% | $245.657 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.01 | $1,147.0865 | $1,147.09 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 | |