| 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 | $150.61 | 5.844% | $159.4116 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 5.286% | $8.265 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.90 | 13.450% | $236.9971 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.80 | 9.295% | $262.0894 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.61 | 3.666% | $122.9582 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.95 | 10.871% | $260.4914 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.35 | 8.412% | $121.8009 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.07 | $1,172.0136 | $1,172.02 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.10 | |