| 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 | $151.75 | 5.144% | $159.556 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 5.320% | $40.8115 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.77 | 6.446% | $21.0444 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.34 | 12.374% | $28.4756 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.63 | 12.809% | $253.4029 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.29 | 7.329% | $229.9953 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 8.652% | $10.0829 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.81 | $743.3686 | $743.37 | $743.40 | $743.40 | |