| 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 | $229.39 | 12.387% | $257.8045 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.80 | 11.671% | $156.1161 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.36 | 4.673% | $154.2461 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.94 | 13.717% | $181.879 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 3.178% | $51.1453 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.46 | 5.817% | $160.2704 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.65 | 8.748% | $253.0022 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.17 | $1,214.4636 | $1,214.47 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.40 | |