| 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 | $150.38 | 5.363% | $158.4449 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.70 | 8.610% | $251.6494 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.64 | 13.671% | $175.7808 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.90 | 4.536% | $208.9675 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.40 | 6.429% | $235.6338 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.40 | 8.510% | $142.5821 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.79 | 8.310% | $49.5951 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.21 | $1,222.6536 | $1,222.65 | $1,222.70 | $1,222.60 | |