| 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 | $152.25 | 4.415% | $158.9718 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.49 | 7.696% | $137.3016 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.40 | 4.325% | $234.1053 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.50 | 8.382% | $115.4268 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 9.736% | $270.6968 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.60 | 5.376% | $38.5676 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.68 | 12.230% | $114.1155 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.60 | $1,069.1854 | $1,069.20 | $1,069.15 | $1,069.20 | |