| 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 | $150.40 | 5.444% | $158.5878 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.69 | 9.817% | $138.029 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.52 | 12.759% | $133.642 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.76 | 3.873% | $137.9018 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 4.249% | $237.6043 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.52 | 4.812% | $210.169 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.69 | 8.572% | $220.0646 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.50 | $1,235.9985 | $1,235.99 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.00 | |