| 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 | $148.46 | 3.542% | $153.7185 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 5.723% | $158.151 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.26 | 6.111% | $235.8423 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.73 | 4.134% | $260.0538 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.56 | 12.861% | $73.9917 | $73.99 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.97 | 8.175% | $96.2433 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.27 | 9.754% | $258.2182 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.84 | $1,236.2188 | $1,236.21 | $1,236.20 | $1,236.20 | |