| 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 | $151.92 | 4.764% | $159.1575 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 5.191% | $162.2782 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.83 | 13.194% | $39.4255 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.80 | 12.200% | $242.1276 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.99 | 13.691% | $65.9294 | $65.93 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.27 | 13.292% | $233.6874 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 9.520% | $262.0595 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.36 | $1,164.6651 | $1,164.68 | $1,164.75 | $1,164.70 | |