| 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 | $150.63 | 5.277% | $158.5787 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 7.573% | $218.158 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 6.418% | $188.8707 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 12.374% | $17.9237 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.25 | 12.500% | $279.2813 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.36 | 5.849% | $25.7848 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.56 | 7.472% | $141.3902 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.03 | $1,029.9874 | $1,029.98 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.10 | |