| 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 | $243.55 | 6.695% | $259.8557 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.34 | 11.392% | $159.6693 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.26 | 3.607% | $237.5294 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.78 | 7.221% | $164.8845 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 3.613% | $183.1463 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.83 | 5.381% | $14.5742 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.64 | 3.719% | $159.3539 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.16 | $1,179.0133 | $1,179.01 | $1,179.00 | $1,179.10 | |