| 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 | $149.78 | 6.120% | $158.9465 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.79 | 12.538% | $39.152 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.67 | 6.592% | $205.3708 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.92 | 13.351% | $275.3522 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.65 | 5.519% | $220.1654 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.33 | 7.526% | $134.7623 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.32 | 9.597% | $164.7462 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.46 | $1,198.4954 | $1,198.50 | $1,198.45 | $1,198.60 | |