| 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 | $140.52 | 13.456% | $159.4284 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.26 | 10.424% | $37.8313 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.95 | 10.311% | $196.2984 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 13.398% | $153.677 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.77 | 11.331% | $175.6469 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 9.840% | $263.0558 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.86 | 6.555% | $183.1254 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.37 | $1,169.0632 | $1,169.08 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.00 | |