| 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 | $143.37 | 11.284% | $159.5479 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 9.495% | $183.4041 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.66 | 13.852% | $177.222 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 12.864% | $282.8372 | $282.84 | $282.85 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.64 | 6.645% | $87.065 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.66 | 3.608% | $206.8637 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.66 | 9.516% | $99.2872 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.09 | $1,196.2271 | $1,196.23 | $1,196.20 | $1,196.20 | |