| 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 | $154.90 | 3.260% | $159.9497 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 12.186% | $130.4499 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 10.209% | $160.2218 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 11.122% | $246.0241 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.32 | 5.618% | $132.3605 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.65 | 7.122% | $62.8271 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.95 | 3.480% | $232.7783 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.88 | $1,124.6114 | $1,124.61 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.50 | |