| 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 | $152.86 | 3.563% | $158.3064 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.47 | 9.370% | $183.1619 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.98 | 11.355% | $200.4167 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.33 | 5.572% | $190.378 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.25 | 6.581% | $256.0609 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 8.451% | $256.9855 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.66 | 8.279% | $140.3946 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.51 | $1,385.7040 | $1,385.71 | $1,385.70 | $1,385.80 | |