| 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 | $153.67 | 3.505% | $159.0561 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.57 | 11.830% | $131.4785 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 12.811% | $261.0221 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 6.324% | $82.5287 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.85 | 8.483% | $26.958 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.91 | 3.599% | $187.421 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.28 | 12.142% | $166.2842 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.28 | $1,014.7486 | $1,014.75 | $1,014.75 | $1,014.80 | |