| 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 | $150.62 | 5.756% | $159.2897 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.40 | 3.537% | $140.1891 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.30 | 3.212% | $221.1833 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.60 | 10.280% | $55.8017 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.69 | 6.703% | $231.2147 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.58 | 12.219% | $109.5033 | $109.50 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 5.598% | $156.1161 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.03 | $1,073.2979 | $1,073.29 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.30 | |