| 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 | 5.244% | $159.2131 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.58 | 8.598% | $224.3417 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.70 | 12.749% | $257.857 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.55 | 6.798% | $82.8218 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.42 | 12.227% | $156.4669 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.64 | 11.789% | $250.0049 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.53 | 3.372% | $17.0874 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.70 | $1,147.7928 | $1,147.79 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.80 | |