| 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 | $152.49 | 3.723% | $158.1672 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.85 | 8.629% | $144.3136 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 4.676% | $251.1387 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.42 | 9.637% | $80.4955 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.29 | 6.361% | $167.2952 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.37 | 7.404% | $173.3178 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 3.359% | $239.7412 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.29 | $1,214.4692 | $1,214.48 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.40 | |