| 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 | $150.63 | 5.197% | $158.4582 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.37 | 7.553% | $218.7305 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.66 | 7.647% | $130.9633 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.81 | 13.286% | $249.014 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.68 | 5.873% | $197.6437 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.74 | 10.431% | $31.7379 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 6.263% | $236.4458 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.40 | $1,222.9934 | $1,222.99 | $1,223.00 | $1,222.90 | |