| 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 | $153.30 | 3.583% | $158.7927 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.51 | 8.812% | $234.5007 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.72 | 9.318% | $14.9984 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.71 | 12.831% | $197.127 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.73 | 6.433% | $239.1869 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.39 | 12.308% | $55.4689 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.46 | 13.466% | $158.2397 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.82 | $1,058.3143 | $1,058.32 | $1,058.35 | $1,058.30 | |