| 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 | $150.57 | 5.242% | $158.4629 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.82 | 12.378% | $280.7427 | $280.74 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.88 | 3.104% | $218.4568 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.41 | 5.845% | $149.6754 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.30 | 11.848% | $227.387 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.39 | 11.147% | $97.1314 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.61 | 11.321% | $130.9246 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.98 | $1,262.7808 | $1,262.78 | $1,262.80 | $1,262.80 | |