| 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 | $239.71 | 5.475% | $252.8341 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.78 | 4.524% | $157.6013 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.43 | 8.658% | $214.5235 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.72 | 7.564% | $157.8179 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.32 | 10.743% | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 4.300% | $93.2964 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.53 | 3.503% | $129.9273 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.94 | $1,154.7505 | $1,154.75 | $1,154.75 | $1,154.70 | |