| 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 | $146.50 | 5.448% | $154.4813 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.73 | 8.229% | $184.7794 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.85 | 6.455% | $236.1704 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 8.127% | $253.4605 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.52 | 12.341% | $109.5549 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.99 | 10.257% | $214.9901 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.58 | 3.182% | $103.7805 | $103.78 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.58 | $1,257.2171 | $1,257.21 | $1,257.25 | $1,257.40 | |