| 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 | $139.62 | 12.607% | $157.2219 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.31 | 11.531% | $256.867 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.64 | 5.682% | $216.2676 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 10.715% | $89.1034 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 4.120% | $19.4809 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 9.527% | $266.6763 | $266.68 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.61 | 4.209% | $218.4325 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.85 | $1,224.0496 | $1,224.05 | $1,224.05 | $1,224.10 | |