| 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 | $148.31 | 9.378% | $162.2185 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.47 | 13.430% | $239.8704 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.25 | 12.721% | $61.1511 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.64 | 3.833% | $259.2087 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.43 | 4.436% | $135.1715 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.51 | 4.787% | $118.9437 | $118.94 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 5.512% | $260.1715 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.19 | $1,236.7354 | $1,236.73 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.80 | |