| 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 | $154.66 | 3.367% | $159.8674 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.59 | 3.403% | $178.4632 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.97 | 7.858% | $144.4974 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.29 | 7.725% | $49.8659 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.89 | 6.430% | $207.4214 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 3.123% | $248.7842 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 10.376% | $260.2004 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.39 | $1,249.0999 | $1,249.10 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.20 | |