| 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 | $141.96 | 12.618% | $159.8725 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.71 | 8.689% | $93.1573 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 7.184% | $232.3535 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.99 | 13.199% | $192.427 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 7.151% | $260.0983 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.46 | 13.715% | $99.4551 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.51 | 7.222% | $117.4188 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.15 | $1,154.7825 | $1,154.79 | $1,154.75 | $1,154.90 | |