| 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 | $148.78 | 5.463% | $156.9079 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.99 | 9.266% | $238.189 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.85 | 9.305% | $208.6086 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.37 | 12.718% | $62.412 | $62.41 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.30 | 3.611% | $178.5218 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 13.440% | $237.9631 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 10.375% | $263.134 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.46 | $1,345.7364 | $1,345.73 | $1,345.70 | $1,345.70 | |