| 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 | $151.90 | 5.195% | $159.7912 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 6.382% | $210.4023 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.53 | 7.340% | $141.1843 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.40 | 3.260% | $241.0088 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.72 | 9.167% | $137.2448 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.94 | 11.547% | $279.916 | $279.92 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.79 | 13.300% | $79.0721 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.06 | $1,248.6195 | $1,248.61 | $1,248.60 | $1,248.60 | |