| 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 | $139.79 | 12.765% | $157.6342 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.54 | 13.799% | $19.9603 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.37 | 8.144% | $189.6521 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 6.344% | $139.0448 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.46 | 12.446% | $213.0402 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.29 | 7.679% | $260.8954 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.69 | 6.717% | $188.5583 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.89 | $1,168.7853 | $1,168.78 | $1,168.80 | $1,168.80 | |