| 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 | $150.71 | 5.115% | $158.4188 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.33 | 6.345% | $225.8023 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 8.674% | $239.5827 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.50 | 7.755% | $129.8448 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 8.650% | $248.5803 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.68 | 8.267% | $170.7154 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.83 | 10.352% | $263.5537 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,329.30 | $1,436.4980 | $1,436.49 | $1,436.50 | $1,436.50 | |