| 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 | $152.68 | 4.250% | $159.1689 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.73 | 6.450% | $68.9051 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.28 | 11.868% | $84.2142 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.62 | 6.527% | $143.4066 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.30 | 8.459% | $256.2886 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 5.759% | $154.6725 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.83 | 7.826% | $241.3469 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.69 | $1,108.0028 | $1,108.01 | $1,107.95 | $1,108.00 | |