| 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 | $147.29 | 8.245% | $159.4341 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.49 | 9.870% | $205.9953 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.27 | 9.417% | $185.2102 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.62 | 3.763% | $216.4704 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.40 | 6.173% | $175.6101 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.96 | 12.345% | $113.4235 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.68 | 7.277% | $101.5699 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.71 | $1,157.7135 | $1,157.71 | $1,157.65 | $1,157.70 | |