| 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 | $156.31 | 4.511% | $163.3611 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.94 | 6.753% | $98.1487 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.61 | 10.452% | $214.9506 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.57 | 13.164% | $145.495 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.40 | 3.726% | $255.5809 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.39 | 6.129% | $257.2461 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.29 | 3.446% | $43.7473 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.51 | $1,178.5297 | $1,178.54 | $1,178.55 | $1,178.50 | |