| 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 | $148.81 | 7.153% | $159.4544 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.92 | 5.382% | $261.2631 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.85 | 10.621% | $238.7754 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.36 | 3.189% | $153.0912 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.41 | 4.318% | $197.5887 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.66 | 13.748% | $248.7214 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.90 | 7.455% | $23.5326 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.91 | $1,282.4268 | $1,282.42 | $1,282.45 | $1,282.50 | |