| 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 | $149.92 | 5.175% | $157.6784 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.66 | 9.191% | $33.478 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.64 | 7.708% | $171.9451 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.99 | 9.518% | $176.313 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 11.708% | $111.2053 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 4.600% | $238.2474 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.31 | 11.416% | $248.8031 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.84 | $1,137.6703 | $1,137.68 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.60 | |