| 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 | 10.759% | $158.9613 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 7.567% | $54.3536 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.95 | 13.496% | $188.3466 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.70 | 11.252% | $128.7186 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.94 | 3.676% | $106.7241 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 13.128% | $269.0976 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.29 | 5.804% | $256.3525 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.80 | $1,162.5543 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.60 | |