| 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 | $143.28 | 5.234% | $150.7793 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.43 | 5.558% | $60.622 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.55 | 6.289% | $239.7348 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.64 | 12.487% | $265.0644 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.40 | 3.317% | $157.4551 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.63 | 7.179% | $185.0231 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.47 | 5.543% | $214.7483 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.40 | $1,273.4270 | $1,273.42 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.40 | |