| 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 | $148.59 | 5.250% | $156.391 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.46 | 11.697% | $102.1581 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 7.215% | $118.2153 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.52 | 4.581% | $12.0477 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.55 | 4.590% | $246.3617 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.29 | 12.872% | $245.2596 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.52 | 10.503% | $202.7951 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.19 | $1,083.2285 | $1,083.24 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.30 | |