| 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 | $146.26 | 9.218% | $159.7422 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 4.621% | $227.31 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.53 | 10.804% | $108.0671 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.52 | 12.726% | $156.1481 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.91 | 3.797% | $32.0837 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.80 | 9.599% | $87.46 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.27 | 7.670% | $249.0084 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.56 | $1,019.8195 | $1,019.82 | $1,019.80 | $1,019.80 | |