| 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 | $153.66 | 3.471% | $158.9935 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.51 | 8.674% | $264.6321 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.34 | 7.783% | $240.7226 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.56 | 3.320% | $16.0766 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.82 | 13.535% | $72.458 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.25 | 9.511% | $216.0104 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.27 | 12.640% | $249.2385 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.41 | $1,218.1317 | $1,218.13 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.10 | |