| 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 | $152.87 | 3.683% | $158.5002 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.39 | 12.690% | $260.7534 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.67 | 4.431% | $261.7772 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.31 | 8.607% | $222.981 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.68 | 4.722% | $110.6702 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.89 | 10.796% | $272.4363 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.73 | 4.191% | $154.9633 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.54 | $1,442.0816 | $1,442.08 | $1,442.10 | $1,442.20 | |