| 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 | $150.82 | 5.695% | $159.4092 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.74 | 7.136% | $236.492 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.50 | 4.526% | $40.2425 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.78 | 5.193% | $183.8563 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.38 | 5.117% | $114.977 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.83 | 3.574% | $188.3286 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.61 | 9.569% | $203.371 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.66 | $1,126.6766 | $1,126.68 | $1,126.70 | $1,126.70 | |