| 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 | $151.63 | 4.541% | $158.5155 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.61 | 7.622% | $163.1657 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.46 | 6.553% | $94.2568 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.65 | 11.556% | $142.4012 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 13.456% | $263.1839 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.57 | 6.402% | $155.9534 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 9.623% | $254.9064 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.42 | $1,232.3829 | $1,232.39 | $1,232.35 | $1,232.50 | |