| 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 | $152.54 | 13.559% | $173.2229 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.74 | 12.838% | $110.2879 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.57 | 11.345% | $256.7282 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.86 | 5.682% | $211.216 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.56 | 8.782% | $128.9719 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.40 | 7.185% | $216.9424 | $216.94 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.31 | 3.599% | $161.9356 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.98 | $1,259.3049 | $1,259.31 | $1,259.30 | $1,259.20 | |