| 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 | $153.31 | 4.251% | $159.8272 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.72 | 12.644% | $247.5014 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.94 | 11.357% | $47.8167 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.89 | 7.482% | $126.7105 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 8.673% | $20.3653 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.79 | 5.376% | $142.0363 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.98 | 10.545% | $212.2243 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.37 | $956.4817 | $956.49 | $956.45 | $956.40 | |