| 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 | $151.71 | 4.489% | $158.5203 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.32 | 3.352% | $122.2861 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.60 | 6.241% | $156.8117 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.93 | 3.454% | $123.0378 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.64 | 8.859% | $268.4898 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.54 | 12.169% | $241.7691 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.81 | 8.555% | $17.1625 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.55 | $1,088.0773 | $1,088.08 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | |