| 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 | $150.52 | 5.784% | $159.2261 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 7.282% | $151.9757 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 8.360% | $180.246 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.49 | 7.789% | $205.3273 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.63 | 5.406% | $145.0703 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.57 | 9.239% | $223.4702 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.91 | 3.411% | $248.0933 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.12 | $1,313.4089 | $1,313.42 | $1,313.45 | $1,313.40 | |