| 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 | $150.63 | 5.645% | $159.1331 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.88 | 6.644% | $37.1974 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.48 | 8.424% | $207.6103 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.71 | 8.676% | $201.8222 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 12.620% | $257.7534 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.51 | 5.427% | $139.7013 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 13.428% | $256.1771 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.93 | $1,259.3948 | $1,259.39 | $1,259.40 | $1,259.40 | |