| 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 | $150.57 | 5.730% | $159.1977 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 8.705% | $157.5244 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.78 | 4.520% | $202.5389 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.81 | 6.600% | $175.6875 | $175.69 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.75 | 13.197% | $30.2802 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 6.494% | $254.3929 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.29 | 11.588% | $192.255 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.99 | $1,171.8766 | $1,171.88 | $1,171.90 | $1,171.90 | |