| 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 | $154.88 | 6.320% | $164.6684 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 6.860% | $82.2395 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.95 | 9.282% | $142.012 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.37 | 7.735% | $117.8298 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.64 | 8.869% | $266.3371 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.89 | 9.641% | $182.9799 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.46 | 4.395% | $203.0065 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.15 | $1,159.0732 | $1,159.08 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.00 | |