| 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 | $149.84 | 6.667% | $159.8298 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.62 | 11.837% | $190.8163 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.57 | 8.821% | $134.4701 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.42 | 12.442% | $21.8362 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.35 | 13.145% | $269.6811 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.66 | 9.660% | $186.0492 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.42 | 7.429% | $258.2808 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.88 | $1,220.9635 | $1,220.97 | $1,221.00 | $1,220.90 | |