| 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 | $148.42 | 5.710% | $156.8948 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 8.788% | $88.771 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.90 | 6.258% | $144.4046 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.70 | 4.202% | $183.0829 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.86 | 5.398% | $209.5945 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 10.529% | $152.1763 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.26 | 4.508% | $239.595 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.42 | $1,174.5191 | $1,174.51 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.60 | |