| 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 | $153.28 | 3.775% | $159.0663 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.67 | 12.487% | $52.4977 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.61 | 11.861% | $195.3205 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.85 | 4.659% | $50.0793 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.96 | 3.715% | $256.1346 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.95 | 5.489% | $254.1757 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.39 | 10.745% | $131.111 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.71 | $1,098.3851 | $1,098.39 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.40 | |