| 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 | $149.86 | 5.551% | $158.1787 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.30 | 4.677% | $205.481 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 4.492% | $41.6401 | $41.64 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.55 | 3.841% | $185.4081 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.88 | 13.627% | $164.6228 | $164.62 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.83 | 10.848% | $259.1959 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.41 | 10.180% | $184.4523 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.68 | $1,198.9789 | $1,198.98 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.00 | |