| 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 | $149.95 | 6.430% | $159.5918 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.48 | 5.792% | $184.5859 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.72 | 10.834% | $237.9828 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.77 | 13.651% | $150.8944 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 4.444% | $108.3502 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.42 | 7.156% | $192.2593 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 3.755% | $231.8613 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.55 | $1,265.5257 | $1,265.52 | $1,265.55 | $1,265.70 | |