| 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 | $144.32 | 10.143% | $158.9584 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 5.205% | $227.6741 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.90 | 12.559% | $88.8091 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.56 | 3.850% | $121.0476 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.73 | 11.807% | $207.6591 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.68 | 10.212% | $103.2466 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.39 | 8.214% | $233.0821 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.99 | $1,140.4770 | $1,140.48 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.50 | |