| 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 | $152.62 | 4.235% | $159.0835 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.83 | 9.437% | $189.14 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.65 | 5.657% | $146.4934 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 9.124% | $196.9361 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.92 | 9.264% | $121.1956 | $121.20 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.38 | 8.465% | $237.9505 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.84 | 7.872% | $261.9564 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.71 | $1,312.7555 | $1,312.76 | $1,312.80 | $1,312.80 | |