| 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 | $146.81 | 8.335% | $159.0466 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.48 | 13.778% | $249.72 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.88 | 7.631% | $210.8276 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.34 | 5.398% | $206.9384 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 10.648% | $6.9708 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.68 | 11.296% | $140.9898 | $140.99 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.69 | 4.615% | $116.8445 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.18 | $1,091.3377 | $1,091.34 | $1,091.35 | $1,091.20 | |