| 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 | $150.97 | 5.669% | $159.5285 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.54 | 9.468% | $264.409 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.82 | 12.859% | $276.3014 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 4.557% | $94.0804 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.72 | 9.370% | $233.7456 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.27 | 9.865% | $73.9062 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.64 | 4.652% | $72.8797 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.94 | $1,174.8508 | $1,174.86 | $1,174.90 | $1,174.80 | |