| 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 | $148.47 | 7.255% | $159.2415 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.89 | 8.229% | $182.788 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.61 | 6.425% | $125.1664 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.43 | 8.118% | $159.3984 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.30 | 4.789% | $71.5709 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.76 | 5.264% | $248.1704 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.33 | 12.515% | $281.6588 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.79 | $1,227.9944 | $1,228.00 | $1,227.95 | $1,228.10 | |