| 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 | $150.83 | 4.785% | $158.0472 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 6.339% | $172.8009 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.97 | 3.490% | $94.1449 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.65 | 11.535% | $258.3708 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.25 | 4.262% | $245.2764 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.87 | 10.233% | $122.2153 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.58 | 5.434% | $222.0229 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.65 | $1,272.8784 | $1,272.88 | $1,272.85 | $1,272.80 | |