| 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 | $142.90 | 11.262% | $158.9934 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.80 | 12.315% | $21.1152 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 9.563% | $188.3169 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 10.743% | $250.2349 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 3.353% | $121.5225 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.92 | 5.104% | $214.3281 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.84 | 6.119% | $77.2971 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.88 | $1,031.8081 | $1,031.81 | $1,031.80 | $1,031.70 | |