| 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 | $159.42 | 7.616% | $171.5614 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 10.798% | $230.903 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.50 | 12.724% | $166.2679 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.43 | 9.689% | $165.0052 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.33 | 11.732% | $94.2236 | $94.22 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.89 | 3.694% | $218.6803 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.47 | 5.618% | $102.9459 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.44 | $1,149.5873 | $1,149.59 | $1,149.55 | $1,149.60 | |