| 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 | $147.99 | 6.727% | $157.9453 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.87 | 10.541% | $163.457 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.96 | 9.202% | $256.581 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.86 | 12.114% | $81.6863 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.26 | 6.866% | $239.6577 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.60 | 7.817% | $100.9167 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.55 | 7.134% | $150.5768 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.09 | $1,150.8208 | $1,150.84 | $1,150.85 | $1,150.90 | |