| 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 | $150.46 | 5.851% | $159.2634 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.34 | 11.702% | $209.2625 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.63 | 12.531% | $228.0216 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.44 | 13.631% | $125.4941 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 9.195% | $259.2398 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.85 | 9.287% | $163.7666 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.59 | 8.519% | $70.0924 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.72 | $1,215.1404 | $1,215.13 | $1,215.10 | $1,215.20 | |