| 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 | $152.73 | 4.189% | $159.1279 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.95 | 3.629% | $241.4038 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.79 | 11.208% | $208.8375 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.86 | 11.831% | $270.4745 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.79 | 10.399% | $39.5118 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.70 | 13.328% | $243.3152 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.44 | 9.783% | $55.3745 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.26 | $1,218.0452 | $1,218.04 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.00 | |