| 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 | $150.39 | 3.762% | $156.0477 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 12.220% | $163.123 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.71 | 6.562% | $207.4869 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 7.251% | $25.0002 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 5.336% | $237.7539 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.44 | 12.173% | $239.4221 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.38 | 6.285% | $101.3746 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.30 | $1,130.2084 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.15 | $1,130.20 | |