| 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 | $153.39 | 3.409% | $158.6191 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.25 | 4.458% | $175.7506 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.58 | 12.291% | $157.8587 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.26 | 7.278% | $136.522 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 12.169% | $195.9368 | $195.94 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.33 | 10.847% | $218.7344 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.51 | 9.598% | $218.659 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.00 | $1,262.0806 | $1,262.08 | $1,262.05 | $1,262.10 | |