| 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 | $150.90 | 4.796% | $158.1372 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.35 | 13.364% | $155.7055 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 9.278% | $261.6334 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.37 | 13.540% | $203.6567 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.51 | 5.517% | $137.7102 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.31 | 11.316% | $102.7558 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 12.253% | $269.6991 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.12 | $1,289.2979 | $1,289.31 | $1,289.30 | $1,289.30 | |