| 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 | $151.28 | 4.873% | $158.6519 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.28 | 7.834% | $151.2695 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.63 | 12.598% | $269.8186 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.68 | 13.307% | $52.8917 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.86 | 3.683% | $194.7789 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.98 | 9.752% | $38.3912 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.84 | 13.209% | $264.7279 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.55 | $1,130.5297 | $1,130.53 | $1,130.55 | $1,130.60 | |