| 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 | $154.99 | 3.600% | $160.5696 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.48 | 7.388% | $103.6079 | $103.61 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.89 | 11.388% | $247.1588 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.65 | 9.859% | $153.4181 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.77 | 9.204% | $162.4628 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 11.313% | $151.6974 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.34 | 11.335% | $260.9024 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.40 | $1,239.8170 | $1,239.82 | $1,239.75 | $1,239.90 | |