| 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 | $152.38 | 3.680% | $157.9876 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.56 | 12.843% | $11.9162 | $11.92 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.89 | 8.220% | $18.2784 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.63 | 4.749% | $25.7997 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.53 | 8.203% | $236.456 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 6.245% | $139.5103 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.37 | 8.219% | $248.2219 | $248.22 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.67 | $838.1701 | $838.18 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |