| 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 | $150.88 | 5.866% | $159.7306 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 4.724% | $156.8137 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.41 | 7.691% | $243.8232 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.59 | 4.333% | $169.635 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.53 | 11.863% | $252.2846 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.56 | 12.650% | $102.0158 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.92 | 5.796% | $244.3041 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.63 | $1,328.6070 | $1,328.60 | $1,328.60 | $1,328.50 | |