| 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 | $148.44 | 7.485% | $159.5507 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.55 | 11.510% | $254.8561 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.76 | 11.575% | $274.2067 | $274.21 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.48 | 10.189% | $169.1181 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.67 | 11.825% | $178.551 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.29 | 13.303% | $154.4207 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.83 | 9.584% | $67.7558 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.02 | $1,258.4591 | $1,258.47 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.60 | |