| 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 | $139.95 | 12.298% | $157.1611 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.70 | 4.827% | $101.3677 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.76 | 11.225% | $155.4481 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.34 | 8.737% | $172.1742 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.42 | 3.444% | $83.1897 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 12.859% | $254.3052 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.42 | 13.386% | $268.0672 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.92 | $1,191.7132 | $1,191.72 | $1,191.65 | $1,191.80 | |