| 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 | $209.62 | 10.383% | $231.3848 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 6.169% | $159.1261 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.26 | 4.278% | $140.0036 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.59 | 10.215% | $157.1556 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.38 | 4.622% | $42.2464 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.28 | 12.416% | $184.677 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.94 | 11.848% | $221.3919 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.95 | $1,135.9854 | $1,135.99 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.00 | |