| 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 | $126.49 | 11.153% | $140.5974 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.75 | 9.788% | $198.4418 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.80 | 3.181% | $221.6328 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 5.134% | $255.3074 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.63 | 6.770% | $206.7388 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.51 | 8.401% | $52.5853 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.43 | 9.580% | $184.5656 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.45 | $1,259.8691 | $1,259.88 | $1,259.90 | $1,259.80 | |