| 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 | $147.68 | 5.583% | $155.925 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.94 | 3.287% | $205.4792 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.63 | 10.597% | $79.2206 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.97 | 11.514% | $270.9456 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.56 | 11.299% | $204.3004 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.40 | 5.444% | $141.7167 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 11.241% | $199.0991 | $199.10 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.16 | $1,256.6866 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.60 | |