| 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 | $146.72 | 8.638% | $159.3937 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 3.558% | $201.5032 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.52 | 9.786% | $209.1643 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.66 | 8.653% | $209.3309 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 12.718% | $263.2416 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.84 | 5.431% | $110.5339 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.62 | 11.771% | $83.4035 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.48 | $1,236.5711 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.50 | |