| 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 | $152.35 | 4.348% | $158.9742 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.82 | 9.816% | $161.2319 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 6.292% | $25.1168 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.40 | 13.351% | $203.3517 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 12.506% | $278.7561 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 8.427% | $106.6488 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.30 | 9.537% | $183.2554 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.63 | $1,117.3349 | $1,117.34 | $1,117.30 | $1,117.40 | |