| 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 | $152.85 | 3.727% | $158.5467 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 7.575% | $232.8031 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.63 | 4.577% | $117.7851 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.62 | 11.178% | $243.0573 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.52 | 12.672% | $228.1833 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.58 | 4.688% | $102.1546 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 5.744% | $96.8509 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.20 | $1,179.3810 | $1,179.38 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.50 | |