| 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 | $149.36 | 5.146% | $157.0461 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.92 | 9.240% | $148.479 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.41 | 9.205% | $254.8954 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.63 | 13.486% | $144.8422 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.96 | 13.827% | $111.5049 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.32 | 13.523% | $279.6299 | $279.63 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.33 | 3.218% | $252.1925 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.93 | $1,348.5900 | $1,348.59 | $1,348.65 | $1,348.50 | |