| 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 | $142.86 | 9.863% | $156.9503 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.93 | 9.766% | $160.1815 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.41 | 3.539% | $250.9889 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.94 | 5.796% | $122.6599 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.93 | 5.736% | $239.9467 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.45 | 13.625% | $135.7251 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.27 | 11.805% | $91.982 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.79 | $1,158.4344 | $1,158.44 | $1,158.50 | $1,158.50 | |