| 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 | $140.63 | 11.812% | $157.2412 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.37 | 6.874% | $198.1123 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.26 | 5.351% | $169.889 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.29 | 3.242% | $227.4318 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.96 | 13.522% | $104.3948 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.40 | 12.357% | $59.9986 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 13.247% | $277.9874 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.38 | $1,195.0551 | $1,195.05 | $1,195.10 | $1,195.00 | |