| 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 | $146.95 | 8.225% | $159.0366 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 7.350% | $184.0301 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.82 | 4.687% | $102.4048 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.61 | 5.224% | $236.3436 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 7.281% | $241.3715 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 11.606% | $273.0106 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.56 | 4.719% | $81.2201 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.98 | $1,277.4173 | $1,277.41 | $1,277.40 | $1,277.30 | |