| 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 | $148.86 | 7.175% | $159.5407 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.54 | 10.637% | $151.0638 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.91 | 11.674% | $258.9832 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.65 | 8.187% | $248.4514 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 6.507% | $17.563 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.98 | 13.253% | $189.1099 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.82 | 10.328% | $155.3639 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.25 | $1,180.0759 | $1,180.06 | $1,180.05 | $1,180.20 | |