| 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 | $113.92 | 13.590% | $129.4017 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.93 | 11.202% | $133.3646 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 8.368% | $185.2551 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.84 | 7.450% | $166.3756 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.75 | 7.872% | $230.5764 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.98 | 5.444% | $178.1793 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.86 | 7.131% | $238.7521 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.23 | $1,261.9048 | $1,261.91 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.10 | |