| 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 | $168.83 | 12.190% | $189.4104 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.87 | 11.291% | $159.0015 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.89 | 3.144% | $144.2881 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.32 | 13.271% | $240.497 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.42 | 12.383% | $220.7427 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.88 | 6.463% | $169.1484 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.66 | 9.650% | $248.5327 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.87 | $1,371.6208 | $1,371.62 | $1,371.65 | $1,371.50 | |