| 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 | $142.87 | 6.296% | $151.8651 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 7.222% | $156.008 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.82 | 3.562% | $178.9758 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.37 | 13.645% | $257.2582 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.72 | 13.684% | $199.7655 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 5.280% | $41.5645 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 3.596% | $113.9038 | $113.90 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.71 | $1,099.3409 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.50 | |