| 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 | $142.73 | 5.498% | $150.5773 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 3.355% | $52.2253 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.84 | 12.178% | $188.2796 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.84 | 13.588% | $159.9773 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.78 | 7.261% | $157.4377 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.68 | 4.268% | $199.8609 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.82 | 11.619% | $279.9628 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.22 | $1,188.3209 | $1,188.33 | $1,188.40 | $1,188.40 | |