| 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 | $146.95 | 8.538% | $159.4966 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.34 | 10.678% | $205.1306 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.26 | 9.791% | $107.8806 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 4.375% | $261.8143 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.67 | 7.613% | $233.1651 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 10.390% | $145.0193 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 3.588% | $244.4366 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.40 | $1,356.9431 | $1,356.95 | $1,356.95 | $1,356.90 | |