| 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 | $150.91 | 4.819% | $158.1824 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.26 | 5.816% | $132.5451 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.43 | 11.131% | $198.291 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.59 | 3.628% | $159.1622 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.44 | 11.396% | $252.2451 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.68 | 13.605% | $257.5198 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.99 | 8.251% | $74.6824 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.30 | $1,232.6280 | $1,232.63 | $1,232.65 | $1,232.60 | |