| 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 | $140.99 | 12.767% | $158.9902 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.48 | 12.283% | $63.4174 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.67 | 6.346% | $212.3411 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.36 | 7.111% | $260.6653 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.67 | 12.782% | $133.8384 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.36 | 7.179% | $156.8672 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.44 | 12.451% | $93.8291 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.97 | $1,079.9487 | $1,079.96 | $1,079.95 | $1,079.90 | |