| 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 | $154.37 | 3.358% | $159.5537 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.70 | 9.198% | $138.3539 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 11.765% | $268.996 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.38 | 13.562% | $216.1993 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.97 | 7.649% | $240.025 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.65 | 12.385% | $253.5968 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.41 | 12.261% | $242.944 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,377.16 | $1,519.6687 | $1,519.67 | $1,519.70 | $1,519.70 | |