| 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 | $135.86 | 11.259% | $151.1565 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.63 | 5.109% | $158.3257 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.91 | 11.706% | $211.0238 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.68 | 12.563% | $237.1477 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.38 | 6.578% | $221.0215 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 12.693% | $268.5474 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.36 | 6.690% | $38.7925 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.12 | $1,286.0151 | $1,286.02 | $1,286.00 | $1,285.90 | |