| 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 | $150.94 | 4.574% | $157.844 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.65 | 6.462% | $206.1637 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.44 | 3.712% | $158.0986 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.26 | 9.635% | $56.1989 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.55 | 7.739% | $5.9795 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.75 | 10.507% | $268.2557 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.82 | 11.372% | $238.1356 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.41 | $1,090.6760 | $1,090.68 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.70 | |