| 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 | $144.63 | 10.254% | $159.4604 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.34 | 6.568% | $159.1487 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.38 | 3.693% | $93.7177 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.36 | 10.394% | $260.9273 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.81 | 3.844% | $174.2606 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.45 | 8.674% | $214.5768 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.26 | 11.158% | $185.9229 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.23 | $1,248.0144 | $1,248.02 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.00 | |