| 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 | $145.88 | 8.601% | $158.4271 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.88 | 6.169% | $129.3988 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.67 | 3.717% | $186.3483 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.36 | 10.515% | $168.3807 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.73 | 10.615% | $158.9869 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.29 | 6.449% | $231.303 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.73 | 10.763% | $240.0566 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.54 | $1,272.9014 | $1,272.91 | $1,272.95 | $1,272.90 | |