| 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 | $144.83 | 9.707% | $158.8886 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.25 | 12.791% | $264.2129 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 10.871% | $187.1835 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.46 | 6.453% | $207.0085 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.68 | 3.659% | $196.6204 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.44 | 12.202% | $71.1809 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.93 | 10.673% | $184.7464 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.42 | $1,269.8412 | $1,269.84 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.80 | |