| 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 | $151.50 | 5.232% | $159.4265 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.34 | 3.689% | $98.8571 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.43 | 13.679% | $238.0779 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 6.280% | $184.3745 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.72 | 13.849% | $23.5895 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.60 | 5.821% | $166.7739 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.92 | 4.831% | $258.8487 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.99 | $1,129.9481 | $1,129.95 | $1,129.95 | $1,130.00 | |