| 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 | $151.43 | 5.571% | $159.8662 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.96 | 12.395% | $140.4488 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.97 | 3.407% | $145.7728 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.90 | 11.647% | $279.0059 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.52 | 6.420% | $153.7982 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.56 | 3.703% | $162.3574 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.66 | 8.518% | $163.4932 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.00 | $1,204.7425 | $1,204.75 | $1,204.70 | $1,204.80 | |