| 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 | $151.50 | 4.475% | $158.2796 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.84 | 6.135% | $202.548 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.89 | 6.634% | $121.4455 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.88 | 12.385% | $238.1213 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.81 | 7.209% | $201.3492 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 8.733% | $258.6106 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.66 | 3.513% | $147.6716 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.42 | $1,328.0258 | $1,328.03 | $1,328.00 | $1,327.90 | |