| 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 | $150.69 | 5.155% | $158.4581 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.48 | 7.302% | $248.3827 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.89 | 8.733% | $157.5432 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.90 | 10.562% | $181.2111 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.75 | 10.531% | $122.4131 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 9.143% | $260.6007 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.93 | 9.345% | $239.389 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.41 | $1,367.9979 | $1,367.99 | $1,368.00 | $1,368.00 | |