| 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 | $143.42 | 12.749% | $161.7046 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.44 | 13.125% | $120.4103 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.38 | 4.118% | $206.5493 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.83 | 7.544% | $215.9806 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.36 | 5.486% | $83.7137 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.62 | 11.490% | $251.5437 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 3.509% | $239.9028 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.82 | $1,279.8050 | $1,279.79 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.70 | |