| 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 | $142.40 | 12.181% | $159.7457 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.27 | 10.458% | $183.6585 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 6.325% | $250.6931 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 4.490% | $250.2118 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.26 | 3.852% | $117.6228 | $117.62 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.41 | 3.486% | $107.0149 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.58 | 11.854% | $224.3568 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.16 | $1,293.3036 | $1,293.30 | $1,293.25 | $1,293.30 | |