| 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 | $151.78 | 5.183% | $159.6468 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.44 | 10.826% | $233.2222 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.87 | 4.839% | $56.4768 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 6.366% | $220.4967 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.85 | 4.814% | $182.2191 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.84 | 7.474% | $46.0419 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.73 | 7.565% | $244.9578 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.81 | $1,143.0613 | $1,143.07 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.00 | |