| 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 | $151.30 | 4.742% | $158.4746 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.53 | 12.264% | $281.255 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.98 | 12.635% | $50.6632 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.45 | 11.238% | $32.7596 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.90 | 6.798% | $10.573 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.74 | 3.333% | $216.7306 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.76 | 8.394% | $195.933 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.66 | $946.3890 | $946.38 | $946.35 | $946.50 | |