| 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 | $152.30 | 4.651% | $159.3835 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.53 | 11.512% | $209.1185 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.41 | 3.557% | $21.136 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.64 | 3.445% | $257.2056 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 10.184% | $268.5735 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.77 | 11.808% | $48.9384 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.53 | 7.672% | $236.3723 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.93 | $1,200.7278 | $1,200.73 | $1,200.70 | $1,200.70 | |