| 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 | $140.83 | 13.535% | $159.8913 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.57 | 9.511% | $171.4614 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.72 | 9.140% | $173.227 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.30 | 4.465% | $244.7615 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.92 | 11.524% | $246.3788 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.85 | 4.109% | $21.7067 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.31 | 5.223% | $212.8767 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.50 | $1,230.3034 | $1,230.31 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.40 | |