| 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 | $151.35 | 4.574% | $158.2727 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.60 | 3.728% | $54.5609 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 6.577% | $210.2231 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.55 | 3.257% | $208.1145 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.40 | 13.165% | $68.3517 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 3.470% | $239.771 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.28 | 5.824% | $118.8192 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.16 | $1,058.1131 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.00 | $1,058.20 | |