| 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 | $150.66 | 5.170% | $158.4491 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.42 | 8.480% | $231.518 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.53 | 7.758% | $137.4238 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 4.716% | $84.265 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.66 | 11.407% | $153.3629 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.34 | 4.546% | $239.7658 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.67 | 10.836% | $251.232 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.75 | $1,256.0166 | $1,256.02 | $1,255.95 | $1,256.00 | |