| 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 | $145.35 | 9.426% | $159.0507 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.50 | 6.461% | $217.7127 | $217.71 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 9.699% | $198.0177 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 10.168% | $252.8356 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 5.274% | $206.0317 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 8.522% | $251.4997 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.46 | 3.255% | $182.2038 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.78 | $1,467.3519 | $1,467.35 | $1,467.35 | $1,467.30 | |