| 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 | $141.53 | 12.337% | $158.9906 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.53 | 3.714% | $111.5237 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.70 | 10.111% | $10.6808 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.38 | 13.261% | $17.4195 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 3.720% | $23.2333 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.79 | 7.583% | $188.0443 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.59 | 3.608% | $228.5489 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.92 | $738.4411 | $738.43 | $738.45 | $738.30 | |