| 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 | $150.32 | 8.633% | $163.2971 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.90 | 10.871% | $134.043 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.58 | 9.368% | $124.2202 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.59 | 8.567% | $159.1484 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.30 | 8.488% | $247.6781 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.46 | 12.485% | $74.7575 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 4.312% | $256.4511 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.00 | $1,159.5954 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.60 | |