| 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 | $154.53 | 3.128% | $159.3637 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.46 | 4.361% | $209.2021 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.46 | 6.540% | $160.3001 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 5.169% | $206.9305 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.82 | 7.105% | $164.7489 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.88 | 8.640% | $231.2728 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.81 | 13.244% | $136.8101 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.72 | $1,268.6282 | $1,268.62 | $1,268.60 | $1,268.60 | |