| 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 | $148.40 | 7.465% | $159.4781 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 12.388% | $93.0123 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 7.805% | $151.8218 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.98 | 6.602% | $241.9652 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.84 | 3.705% | $79.6869 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.89 | 9.288% | $251.2422 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.61 | 11.488% | $187.9799 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.31 | $1,165.1864 | $1,165.19 | $1,165.20 | $1,165.20 | |