| 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 | $148.35 | 7.492% | $159.4644 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 5.599% | $37.6672 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.46 | 7.686% | $194.3302 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.59 | 10.226% | $268.4995 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 13.620% | $167.6236 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.72 | 6.252% | $135.7051 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.65 | 3.152% | $222.4473 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.97 | $1,185.7373 | $1,185.74 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.70 | |