| 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 | $150.88 | 5.530% | $159.2237 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 3.117% | $215.7826 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.60 | 12.480% | $175.0189 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.91 | 10.125% | $225.6571 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 7.312% | $171.0446 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.25 | 9.354% | $244.1328 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 4.356% | $178.3861 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.23 | $1,369.2458 | $1,369.24 | $1,369.25 | $1,369.20 | |