| 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 | $141.74 | 12.351% | $159.2463 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.80 | 7.139% | $224.7776 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.95 | 3.793% | $139.0307 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.69 | 5.664% | $148.6587 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.94 | 6.567% | $136.3418 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 7.640% | $269.7781 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.53 | 9.107% | $241.7047 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.28 | $1,319.5379 | $1,319.54 | $1,319.60 | $1,319.50 | |