| 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 | $153.79 | 3.570% | $159.2803 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.87 | 10.337% | $198.4632 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.80 | 10.135% | $248.6848 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.43 | 11.543% | $133.2158 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.97 | 13.615% | $124.9424 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.38 | 12.771% | $200.0332 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.59 | 10.190% | $82.1907 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.83 | $1,146.8104 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.85 | $1,146.80 | |