| 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 | $146.92 | 8.454% | $159.3406 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.36 | 7.130% | $92.5175 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 5.807% | $252.6777 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.34 | 4.850% | $200.62 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.53 | 3.302% | $229.8779 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.41 | 7.615% | $18.7358 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 9.356% | $55.4435 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.07 | $1,009.2130 | $1,009.22 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.10 | |