| 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 | $153.50 | 3.565% | $158.9723 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.78 | 3.361% | $259.2087 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.77 | 8.547% | $220.1008 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.26 | 8.277% | $173.5247 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.53 | 7.588% | $15.6325 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.60 | 7.357% | $170.2682 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.82 | 4.167% | $153.9797 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.26 | $1,151.6869 | $1,151.68 | $1,151.65 | $1,151.70 | |