| 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 | $145.56 | 9.625% | $159.5702 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.55 | 9.196% | $257.2112 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.97 | 13.122% | $75.7578 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.38 | 11.254% | $113.9018 | $113.90 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 8.225% | $198.5821 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.70 | 11.180% | $246.4861 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.66 | 6.118% | $87.7171 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.31 | $1,139.2263 | $1,139.23 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.30 | |