| 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 | $152.74 | 4.661% | $159.8592 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.48 | 8.580% | $214.4238 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.84 | 11.248% | $66.5708 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.65 | 9.451% | $227.275 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.40 | 10.267% | $55.5746 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.62 | 11.704% | $260.9629 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.40 | 4.150% | $233.7126 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.13 | $1,218.3789 | $1,218.37 | $1,218.30 | $1,218.50 | |