| 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 | $151.79 | 4.359% | $158.4065 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.82 | 8.180% | $259.4373 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 13.595% | $162.225 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 13.205% | $204.3237 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.26 | 12.155% | $252.6404 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.34 | 13.479% | $27.6208 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.51 | 3.320% | $168.9385 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.02 | $1,233.5922 | $1,233.60 | $1,233.60 | $1,233.40 | |