| 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 | $149.81 | 5.815% | $158.5215 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 9.363% | $15.9014 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.45 | 6.230% | $266.053 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.71 | 13.352% | $249.0457 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.97 | 8.211% | $247.7707 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.84 | 3.617% | $209.1406 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.43 | 3.747% | $11.8583 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.75 | $1,158.2912 | $1,158.29 | $1,158.25 | $1,158.30 | |