| 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 | $146.65 | 8.799% | $159.5537 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.60 | 9.628% | $102.6118 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.30 | 3.472% | $217.6016 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.30 | 4.655% | $239.9739 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.32 | 12.766% | $98.4673 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 5.360% | $170.9677 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.56 | 6.687% | $226.7739 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.00 | $1,215.9499 | $1,215.94 | $1,215.85 | $1,216.10 | |