| 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 | $153.86 | 3.595% | $159.3913 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.33 | 5.789% | $163.2642 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 10.378% | $275.4704 | $275.47 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.65 | 3.316% | $205.2372 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 10.554% | $176.4221 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.78 | 13.573% | $82.6584 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.60 | 13.447% | $164.0444 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.37 | $1,226.4880 | $1,226.48 | $1,226.45 | $1,226.50 | |