| 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 | $150.48 | 5.393% | $158.5954 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.88 | 5.255% | $153.546 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.81 | 7.143% | $204.4396 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.48 | 6.831% | $27.2205 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 9.482% | $262.1109 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.25 | 12.178% | $210.0533 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 10.360% | $218.0824 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.92 | $1,234.0481 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.00 | |