| 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 | $147.92 | 7.601% | $159.1634 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.84 | 7.210% | $243.1952 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.73 | 13.786% | $11.0714 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.96 | 3.810% | $36.292 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.82 | 5.131% | $92.326 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.90 | 4.438% | $258.9018 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.38 | 3.566% | $205.4542 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.55 | $1,006.4040 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.40 | $1,006.50 | |