| 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 | $139.25 | 13.746% | $158.3913 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.28 | 11.261% | $267.3379 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.66 | 10.450% | $48.2225 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.65 | 3.839% | $253.0037 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.30 | 7.826% | $224.6016 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.66 | 10.663% | $103.647 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 11.718% | $193.9089 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.37 | $1,249.1129 | $1,249.11 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.00 | |