| 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 | $145.68 | 8.802% | $158.5028 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.97 | 12.593% | $267.9376 | $267.94 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 4.789% | $163.2403 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.76 | 5.395% | $247.4253 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.80 | 10.245% | $169.5568 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.94 | 6.438% | $136.1768 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 11.330% | $8.1494 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.25 | $1,150.9890 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.05 | $1,150.90 | |