| 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 | $151.40 | 5.338% | $159.4817 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.32 | 8.358% | $152.0479 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.71 | 9.378% | $181.2503 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 12.392% | $52.7905 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 3.642% | $159.0594 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.72 | 7.431% | $192.0007 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.61 | 10.281% | $192.5617 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.20 | $1,089.1922 | $1,089.19 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.30 | |