| 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 | $150.60 | 5.398% | $158.7294 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.79 | 13.769% | $219.3353 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.43 | 8.434% | $99.1412 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.88 | 13.387% | $220.9686 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.50 | 11.375% | $216.6244 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.29 | 6.746% | $118.7976 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.59 | 10.428% | $214.8818 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.08 | $1,248.4783 | $1,248.48 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.40 | |