| 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 | $150.55 | 5.194% | $158.3696 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.43 | 12.377% | $60.043 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 5.829% | $140.2234 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.44 | 11.120% | $176.0585 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.64 | 11.801% | $251.1498 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.27 | 10.308% | $231.9446 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.98 | 12.804% | $267.3229 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.81 | $1,285.1118 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.05 | $1,285.00 | |