| 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 | $145.83 | 9.312% | $159.4097 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.92 | 3.159% | $153.6244 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.88 | 4.851% | $258.8561 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.50 | 10.340% | $223.4385 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.61 | 3.624% | $40.0092 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.97 | 10.740% | $107.3846 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.40 | 12.546% | $210.9112 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.11 | $1,153.6337 | $1,153.63 | $1,153.60 | $1,153.60 | |