| 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 | $153.87 | 3.567% | $159.3585 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.93 | 12.648% | $269.1499 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.37 | 11.738% | $27.2306 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.50 | 9.653% | $192.441 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.68 | 5.563% | $163.2848 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.88 | 11.860% | $240.3648 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.82 | 3.313% | $191.9762 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.05 | $1,243.8058 | $1,243.80 | $1,243.85 | $1,243.80 | |