| 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 | $153.57 | 3.814% | $159.4272 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.73 | 11.719% | $57.7922 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 9.158% | $87.2718 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.42 | 12.466% | $231.0277 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.73 | 7.616% | $257.9878 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.66 | 10.789% | $161.3753 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.25 | 12.640% | $81.3824 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.31 | $1,036.2644 | $1,036.27 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.30 | |