| 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 | $151.26 | 5.402% | $159.4311 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 3.247% | $44.2413 | $44.24 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.55 | 7.111% | $50.9313 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.76 | 8.336% | $139.4934 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.62 | 6.394% | $210.2558 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.90 | 10.163% | $146.4066 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 3.838% | $238.7339 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.85 | $989.4934 | $989.49 | $989.55 | $989.40 | |