| 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 | $153.46 | 3.601% | $158.9861 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 10.766% | $155.4601 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 10.660% | $262.6626 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 6.534% | $94.0376 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.27 | 13.718% | $98.1045 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.65 | 5.597% | $192.8729 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.54 | 5.715% | $161.2577 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.90 | $1,123.3815 | $1,123.38 | $1,123.35 | $1,123.50 | |