| 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 | $150.42 | 5.433% | $158.5923 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.28 | 8.632% | $150.2163 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 6.490% | $213.2995 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.25 | 5.716% | $208.5248 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.35 | 4.856% | $29.7267 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.53 | 12.147% | $122.8346 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 6.427% | $261.3741 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.72 | $1,144.5683 | $1,144.56 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.50 | |