| 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 | $150.73 | 5.632% | $159.2191 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.26 | 13.482% | $143.2824 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 13.553% | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.37 | 5.604% | $69.0333 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.39 | 12.537% | $213.1338 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 6.384% | $263.6089 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 13.649% | $39.1066 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.48 | $1,119.6341 | $1,119.63 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.60 | |