| 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 | $149.53 | 6.171% | $158.7575 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 8.685% | $155.213 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 12.513% | $87.4113 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.58 | 12.491% | $250.3825 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 7.124% | $266.5781 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.62 | 5.511% | $212.7313 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.97 | 5.151% | $97.7589 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.05 | $1,228.8326 | $1,228.83 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 | |