| 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 | $115.85 | 5.557% | $122.2878 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 13.807% | $221.218 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.44 | 11.254% | $271.9493 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.41 | 8.489% | $159.9236 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 12.868% | $17.4155 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 8.186% | $186.5235 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.60 | 4.403% | $157.2309 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.52 | $1,136.5486 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.40 | |