| 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 | $148.70 | 9.583% | $162.9499 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.62 | 5.514% | $189.5242 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.34 | 3.399% | $142.0082 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.95 | 6.375% | $260.5656 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.78 | 7.317% | $212.2516 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.608% | $39.7026 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.39 | 12.872% | $151.6887 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.10 | $1,158.6908 | $1,158.69 | $1,158.65 | $1,158.70 | |