| 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 | 5.151% | $158.6518 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.89 | 3.577% | $125.2142 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.42 | 6.431% | $126.0356 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.69 | 13.569% | $281.2991 | $281.30 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.42 | 13.131% | $95.5052 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.68 | 8.314% | $235.7779 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 12.307% | $160.9696 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.31 | $1,183.4534 | $1,183.46 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.50 | |