| 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 | $150.54 | 5.793% | $159.2608 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.70 | 13.635% | $6.4772 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.51 | 5.268% | $253.1801 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.99 | 8.765% | $226.2203 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.54 | 11.334% | $174.2822 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.68 | 5.331% | $140.8065 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.55 | 13.636% | $219.9425 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.51 | $1,180.1696 | $1,180.17 | $1,180.20 | $1,180.20 | |