| 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 | $143.83 | 10.711% | $159.2356 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.26 | 11.540% | $49.3676 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.74 | 11.292% | $136.5998 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.36 | 4.380% | $211.2234 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.62 | 7.834% | $260.5485 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.91 | 6.359% | $213.6859 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.45 | 8.336% | $172.7418 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.17 | $1,203.4026 | $1,203.41 | $1,203.40 | $1,203.30 | |