| 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 | $140.55 | 13.505% | $159.5313 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.43 | 12.260% | $253.0677 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.38 | 10.460% | $241.2225 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.39 | 11.854% | $76.497 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.90 | 8.608% | $138.9096 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 8.360% | $170.071 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.48 | 6.532% | $125.1538 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.08 | $1,164.4529 | $1,164.45 | $1,164.40 | $1,164.50 | |