| 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 | $150.71 | 5.254% | $158.6283 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.84 | 7.321% | $138.2724 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.82 | 13.134% | $264.5299 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.49 | 7.376% | $75.6893 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 12.421% | $181.6948 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.86 | 5.332% | $148.3707 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.55 | 5.124% | $186.6477 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.89 | $1,153.8331 | $1,153.83 | $1,153.85 | $1,153.80 | |