| 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 | $147.57 | 7.847% | $159.1498 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 7.188% | $156.4516 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.90 | 12.515% | $221.542 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.98 | 10.814% | $119.657 | $119.66 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.32 | 8.653% | $199.1827 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.88 | 7.220% | $173.5677 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.79 | 13.151% | $230.5904 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.40 | $1,260.1412 | $1,260.14 | $1,260.15 | $1,260.20 | |