| 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 | $145.61 | 5.272% | $153.2866 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.84 | 6.751% | $120.4578 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.97 | 5.765% | $263.3231 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 3.806% | $144.8717 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.44 | 11.663% | $130.0204 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.30 | 8.621% | $187.154 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.87 | 5.103% | $160.671 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.59 | $1,159.7846 | $1,159.78 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.90 | |