| 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 | $148.37 | 7.324% | $159.2366 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.95 | 7.285% | $143.7083 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.81 | 13.257% | $225.1662 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 6.252% | $17.521 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 4.408% | $239.5224 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.43 | 7.675% | $186.7408 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.78 | 12.790% | $52.7632 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.24 | $1,024.6585 | $1,024.66 | $1,024.60 | $1,024.60 | |