| 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 | $146.78 | 8.633% | $159.4515 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.27 | 3.470% | $57.1879 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.74 | 10.365% | $187.3336 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.27 | 6.545% | $89.7855 | $89.79 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.65 | 11.370% | $129.9131 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.25 | 8.177% | $244.7505 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.68 | 4.290% | $173.8306 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.64 | $1,042.2527 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.30 | |