| 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 | $149.90 | 4.519% | $156.674 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.26 | 7.873% | $208.4754 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 9.850% | $159.0738 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.41 | 13.605% | $9.5542 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.91 | 7.488% | $256.7996 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.48 | 5.524% | $261.1508 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.95 | 9.874% | $131.7939 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.72 | $1,183.5217 | $1,183.51 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.70 | |