| 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 | $141.29 | 12.443% | $158.8707 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.38 | 5.587% | $92.2619 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.32 | 6.578% | $206.0366 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.77 | 11.575% | $193.8839 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.25 | 12.464% | $279.1919 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.70 | 13.534% | $206.2913 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.66 | 4.390% | $99.8595 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.37 | $1,236.3958 | $1,236.39 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.50 | |