| 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 | $150.50 | 4.375% | $157.0844 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.74 | 8.519% | $205.904 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.76 | 10.397% | $205.0735 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 13.739% | $58.7348 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.25 | 5.744% | $249.8202 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 10.691% | $141.4852 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 9.489% | $231.7882 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.41 | $1,249.8903 | $1,249.88 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.90 | |