| 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 | $148.57 | 7.389% | $159.5478 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.38 | 5.780% | $107.2398 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.54 | 11.294% | $254.3513 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 11.165% | $155.4754 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 13.111% | $162.4274 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.33 | 6.135% | $104.3625 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.37 | 12.597% | $47.7073 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.65 | $991.1115 | $991.12 | $991.15 | $991.10 | |