| 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 | $159.76 | 12.273% | $179.3673 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 3.534% | $160.4259 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 3.447% | $242.9246 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.91 | 7.500% | $147.1783 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.74 | 4.379% | $135.4213 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 3.530% | $86.7996 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.52 | 6.276% | $242.8619 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.55 | $1,194.9789 | $1,194.98 | $1,194.95 | $1,195.00 | |