| 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 | $144.95 | 9.592% | $158.8536 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.32 | 4.283% | $144.2442 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.93 | 5.292% | $224.1983 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.88 | 9.554% | $271.5625 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.79 | 13.799% | $229.635 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 8.263% | $13.5329 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.84 | 4.474% | $170.1255 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.21 | $1,212.1520 | $1,212.15 | $1,212.20 | $1,212.10 | |