| 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 | $145.32 | 9.734% | $159.4654 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 8.602% | $161.5455 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 10.347% | $225.5603 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.42 | 7.695% | $236.3044 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.99 | 9.700% | $131.629 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.61 | 3.433% | $79.24 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.92 | 6.538% | $254.5406 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.42 | $1,248.2852 | $1,248.29 | $1,248.30 | $1,248.20 | |