| 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 | $148.28 | 7.344% | $159.1697 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.37 | 6.837% | $198.0437 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 3.659% | $237.9907 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.43 | 6.104% | $200.9928 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 11.663% | $148.9138 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.75 | 4.615% | $139.9226 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.97 | 13.218% | $75.8221 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.75 | $1,160.8554 | $1,160.84 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.80 | |