| 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 | $150.34 | 4.835% | $157.6089 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.60 | 3.772% | $259.0149 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 3.317% | $238.001 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.37 | 12.448% | $34.1505 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.27 | 5.637% | $206.2774 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.63 | 7.447% | $196.2305 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 10.509% | $161.2105 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.45 | $1,252.4937 | $1,252.49 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.50 | |