| 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 | $143.52 | 11.152% | $159.5254 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.53 | 12.590% | $214.5177 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 5.553% | $158.1712 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.79 | 11.812% | $166.3651 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 13.419% | $281.177 | $281.18 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.77 | 3.242% | $115.3936 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 13.277% | $19.6082 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.68 | $1,114.7582 | $1,114.77 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.80 | |