| 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 | $145.84 | 9.293% | $159.3929 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.39 | 7.847% | $177.2897 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.78 | 3.170% | $188.5741 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.42 | 12.612% | $213.3097 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.34 | 13.703% | $77.7046 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.68 | 13.759% | $200.9894 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.33 | 11.860% | $125.6523 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.78 | $1,142.9127 | $1,142.90 | $1,142.90 | $1,143.00 | |