| 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 | $150.89 | 5.125% | $158.6231 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.43 | 13.528% | $208.2444 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.46 | 5.550% | $243.2505 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.61 | 13.541% | $248.212 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 12.463% | $165.6018 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.57 | 9.253% | $92.3953 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.88 | 11.651% | $137.1967 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.09 | $1,253.5238 | $1,253.52 | $1,253.50 | $1,253.50 | |