| 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 | $153.56 | 3.556% | $159.0206 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 10.444% | $87.803 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.51 | 8.317% | $113.2021 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.85 | 3.303% | $193.0217 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.80 | 9.119% | $135.0893 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.50 | 12.532% | $162.6087 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.66 | 10.592% | $249.5619 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.38 | $1,100.3073 | $1,100.30 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.30 | |