| 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 | $141.84 | 11.668% | $158.3899 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.30 | 3.626% | $216.8892 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.86 | 8.625% | $252.9442 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.57 | 12.238% | $189.1996 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 4.571% | $33.2327 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 13.227% | $278.0742 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.56 | 7.278% | $220.5207 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.50 | $1,349.2505 | $1,349.24 | $1,349.25 | $1,349.20 | |