| 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 | $150.54 | 5.451% | $158.7459 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.91 | 13.368% | $236.8371 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.94 | 11.692% | $117.2096 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.78 | 5.555% | $49.3786 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 4.146% | $258.0738 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.95 | 4.704% | $195.7441 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.46 | 12.251% | $196.9556 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.38 | $1,212.9447 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.95 | $1,212.90 | |