| 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 | $153.36 | 5.818% | $162.2825 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 8.873% | $217.0057 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.59 | 5.217% | $150.0289 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.27 | 10.830% | $240.8003 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.71 | 13.222% | $145.728 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.71 | 4.845% | $170.5933 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.80 | 12.500% | $51.525 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.76 | $1,137.9637 | $1,137.97 | $1,138.05 | $1,137.90 | |