| 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 | $148.26 | 7.239% | $158.9925 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.90 | 3.410% | $219.1258 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 9.794% | $252.0321 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.55 | 6.453% | $54.8765 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.68 | 9.794% | $190.6902 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.77 | 3.843% | $10.1455 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 12.199% | $221.4808 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.11 | $1,107.3434 | $1,107.35 | $1,107.45 | $1,107.30 | |