| 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 | $151.31 | 5.327% | $159.3703 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.91 | 9.667% | $83.2482 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 12.693% | $259.7123 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.76 | 4.581% | $250.7434 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 8.278% | $28.0765 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.51 | 12.569% | $220.0837 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 3.575% | $259.8282 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.74 | $1,261.0626 | $1,261.06 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.00 | |