| 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 | $148.53 | 7.194% | $159.2152 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.85 | 4.434% | $242.1302 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.94 | 6.621% | $205.7146 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.45 | 9.466% | $40.995 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.28 | 13.317% | $229.2176 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.48 | 11.225% | $49.4729 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.96 | 10.668% | $246.7454 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.49 | $1,173.4909 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.40 | |