| 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 | $150.77 | 5.700% | $159.3639 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.58 | 9.462% | $98.0561 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.95 | 13.712% | $251.2467 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.95 | 11.741% | $259.1832 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.42 | 11.460% | $192.1793 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.36 | 4.174% | $148.3021 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.56 | 6.391% | $178.2688 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.59 | $1,286.6001 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.70 | |