| 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 | $142.41 | 11.868% | $159.3112 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.77 | 8.143% | $174.9429 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 12.587% | $154.5707 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.55 | 11.786% | $122.4616 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 12.697% | $256.4984 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.29 | 13.169% | $52.3859 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.98 | 7.548% | $219.3764 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.89 | $1,139.5471 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.60 | |