| 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 | $150.90 | 5.683% | $159.4756 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.78 | 8.675% | $194.2892 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.60 | 10.318% | $197.0279 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.86 | 12.392% | $251.6007 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.59 | 7.321% | $45.708 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.45 | 11.626% | $188.034 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 7.278% | $142.4223 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.94 | $1,178.5577 | $1,178.56 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.50 | |