| 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 | $143.90 | 10.819% | $159.4685 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.55 | 9.146% | $156.6791 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.50 | 13.322% | $255.5411 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.67 | 13.326% | $173.0148 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.79 | 3.556% | $160.2943 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 6.165% | $61.2997 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.28 | 9.770% | $217.652 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.43 | $1,183.9495 | $1,183.94 | $1,183.95 | $1,184.00 | |