| 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 | $149.74 | 6.178% | $158.9909 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.96 | 9.443% | $188.1982 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.97 | 11.334% | $263.8282 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.89 | 6.184% | $236.6735 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.43 | 11.683% | $184.7572 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.93 | 12.712% | $84.4551 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.82 | 11.457% | $41.0385 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.74 | $1,157.9416 | $1,157.95 | $1,157.95 | $1,158.00 | |