| 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 | $150.52 | 5.238% | $158.4042 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.57 | 11.488% | $182.3609 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.89 | 9.692% | $41.5623 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.55 | 13.418% | $186.6293 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 8.778% | $201.7506 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.50 | 6.181% | $190.5949 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.97 | 7.738% | $210.0568 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.47 | $1,171.3590 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.50 | |