| 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 | $153.80 | 3.364% | $158.9738 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.76 | 7.419% | $185.5771 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.88 | 5.863% | $217.9507 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.67 | 5.382% | $48.128 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.84 | 7.687% | $218.4323 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.27 | 6.254% | $256.359 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.74 | 11.219% | $208.8026 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.96 | $1,294.2235 | $1,294.22 | $1,294.25 | $1,294.30 | |