| 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 | $231.93 | 8.505% | $251.6556 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.92 | 5.587% | $109.726 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.80 | 8.772% | $196.6598 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.54 | 3.548% | $158.9876 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.76 | 3.573% | $156.1467 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.36 | 12.709% | $159.3254 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.83 | 9.355% | $16.2173 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.14 | $1,048.7184 | $1,048.74 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.70 | |