| 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 | $140.33 | 13.487% | $159.2563 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.91 | 4.729% | $174.8032 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 3.343% | $194.5535 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.68 | 7.376% | $201.5233 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 8.233% | $255.2459 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.87 | 10.841% | $192.7192 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.61 | 9.542% | $136.5003 | $136.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.49 | $1,314.6017 | $1,314.60 | $1,314.55 | $1,314.60 | |