| 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 | $153.92 | 3.466% | $159.2549 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.68 | 4.706% | $174.524 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.58 | 8.679% | $107.1358 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.38 | 12.375% | $154.3808 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.69 | 9.749% | $185.1356 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.97 | 11.254% | $260.301 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 11.158% | $177.2637 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.69 | $1,217.9958 | $1,217.99 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.00 | |