| 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 | $143.77 | 9.584% | $157.5489 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.78 | 4.511% | $224.4687 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.85 | 8.557% | $10.6929 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.65 | 8.559% | $267.7608 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.82 | 4.339% | $212.6637 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.43 | 8.471% | $187.0365 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.40 | 13.218% | $259.7221 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.70 | $1,319.8936 | $1,319.89 | $1,319.85 | $1,319.90 | |