| 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 | $147.53 | 7.200% | $158.1522 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.40 | 7.158% | $224.3889 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.48 | 4.453% | $51.6833 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 8.239% | $222.3987 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.37 | 13.570% | $279.8024 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.61 | 4.802% | $220.7235 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.47 | 12.717% | $87.3219 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.33 | $1,244.4709 | $1,244.46 | $1,244.45 | $1,244.50 | |