| 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 | $151.50 | 4.589% | $158.4523 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.28 | 10.634% | $216.0461 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.52 | 6.450% | $104.8745 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.47 | 9.345% | $175.4659 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 6.150% | $242.298 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.70 | 6.388% | $86.919 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 7.347% | $260.2306 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.15 | $1,244.2864 | $1,244.29 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.30 | |