| 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 | $153.81 | 3.673% | $159.4594 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.49 | 10.352% | $247.7292 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.33 | 6.237% | $165.0179 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.52 | 6.664% | $232.0155 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.56 | 11.282% | $23.9924 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 13.439% | $203.7591 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.48 | 4.730% | $226.7195 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.81 | $1,258.6930 | $1,258.70 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.70 | |