| 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 | $150.48 | 5.345% | $158.5232 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.70 | 6.541% | $246.8555 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.49 | 8.741% | $179.9555 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 5.692% | $51.1338 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.76 | 9.447% | $204.4032 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.98 | 9.868% | $116.4381 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.66 | 12.732% | $271.3008 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.45 | $1,228.6101 | $1,228.61 | $1,228.60 | $1,228.60 | |