| 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 | $151.45 | 4.525% | $158.3031 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.99 | 10.492% | $226.4976 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.47 | 5.440% | $218.7564 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.48 | 6.501% | $133.6375 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.43 | 11.727% | $12.7704 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.45 | 5.296% | $174.2122 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.57 | 13.171% | $225.8554 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.84 | $1,150.0326 | $1,150.04 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.10 | |