| 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 | $140.72 | 12.487% | $158.2917 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.45 | 7.559% | $101.5895 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.51 | 5.282% | $245.844 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.99 | 13.698% | $221.6997 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.98 | 4.844% | $101.6777 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 12.218% | $184.6098 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 9.507% | $197.5178 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.53 | $1,211.2302 | $1,211.23 | $1,211.25 | $1,211.20 | |