| 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 | $150.80 | 5.740% | $159.4559 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.91 | 4.446% | $156.575 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.77 | 7.282% | $250.7931 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 8.641% | $236.2399 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.64 | 11.449% | $117.7347 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.89 | 13.157% | $252.2156 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 8.695% | $43.0215 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.04 | $1,216.0357 | $1,216.04 | $1,216.05 | $1,216.00 | |