| 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 | $145.99 | 9.287% | $159.5481 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 5.386% | $13.4262 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 6.683% | $256.3806 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.44 | 10.175% | $273.7188 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.92 | 3.158% | $19.5175 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.55 | 3.523% | $138.255 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.45 | 7.808% | $177.2903 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.41 | $1,038.1365 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.10 | |