| 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 | $152.47 | 4.578% | $159.4501 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.52 | 3.258% | $212.2158 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.88 | 6.696% | $116.1706 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.59 | 6.294% | $256.7957 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.51 | 4.834% | $101.1753 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.38 | 4.105% | $161.7583 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.61 | 13.467% | $61.9643 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.96 | $1,069.5301 | $1,069.54 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.70 | |