| 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 | $142.88 | 11.570% | $159.4112 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.66 | 13.689% | $224.7177 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.48 | 8.730% | $144.0455 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.90 | 4.603% | $211.1935 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.73 | 13.240% | $141.2443 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.91 | 4.127% | $237.3158 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.62 | 13.664% | $237.1258 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.18 | $1,355.0538 | $1,355.06 | $1,355.05 | $1,354.90 | |