| 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 | $149.73 | 6.217% | $159.0387 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 6.335% | $45.7134 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 6.500% | $134.1687 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.99 | 5.838% | $242.3584 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 9.434% | $225.1386 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 6.761% | $258.2015 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 13.594% | $239.1267 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.78 | $1,303.7460 | $1,303.75 | $1,303.75 | $1,303.70 | |