| 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 | $150.59 | 4.782% | $157.7912 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.54 | 5.819% | $65.121 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.40 | 10.819% | $169.9963 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.84 | 11.372% | $145.7191 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.55 | 10.255% | $138.4252 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.34 | 13.308% | $198.6742 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.68 | 5.475% | $259.131 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.94 | $1,134.8580 | $1,134.86 | $1,134.85 | $1,134.80 | |