| 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 | $147.70 | 7.660% | $159.0138 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.69 | 7.521% | $217.9343 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.48 | 10.384% | $117.5369 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.61 | 4.401% | $10.0329 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.72 | 3.610% | $227.6519 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 6.731% | $241.1587 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.95 | 4.548% | $165.1336 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.10 | $1,138.4621 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.40 | |