| 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 | $141.67 | 8.554% | $153.7885 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.28 | 11.259% | $236.1806 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 4.689% | $139.7598 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.55 | 10.722% | $71.4711 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.25 | 10.778% | $199.6773 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 6.340% | $232.6613 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 5.221% | $259.3172 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.49 | $1,292.8558 | $1,292.86 | $1,292.85 | $1,293.00 | |