| 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 | $154.29 | 3.393% | $159.5251 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.79 | 9.346% | $86.1537 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.92 | 5.340% | $24.1439 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 4.179% | $230.9544 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.95 | 6.110% | $212.1669 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.34 | 6.540% | $227.2924 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.80 | 6.809% | $117.2763 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.78 | $1,057.5127 | $1,057.51 | $1,057.55 | $1,057.60 | |