| 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 | $147.47 | 7.848% | $159.0434 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.53 | 7.264% | $249.421 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.48 | 8.350% | $101.2856 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.47 | 11.862% | $272.3504 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.45 | 12.117% | $47.5937 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.41 | 6.168% | $257.3618 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.93 | 12.263% | $208.7306 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.74 | $1,295.7865 | $1,295.78 | $1,295.80 | $1,295.80 | |