| 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 | $154.67 | 3.144% | $159.5328 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.37 | 6.607% | $96.3407 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.87 | 11.741% | $280.3246 | $280.32 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.97 | 9.737% | $152.5015 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 11.224% | $198.457 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.82 | 5.186% | $144.9673 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.38 | 10.138% | $83.022 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.51 | $1,115.1459 | $1,115.14 | $1,115.10 | $1,115.10 | |