| 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 | $152.87 | 5.233% | $160.8697 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.52 | 5.681% | $193.9458 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.93 | 8.868% | $208.9504 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.97 | 12.511% | $211.4869 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.28 | 11.797% | $258.5641 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 8.424% | $259.0033 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.40 | 5.339% | $240.5943 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,414.85 | $1,533.4145 | $1,533.41 | $1,533.40 | $1,533.50 | |