| 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 | $148.35 | 4.609% | $155.1875 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.55 | 8.202% | $242.9676 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.34 | 9.294% | $200.3796 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.28 | 9.279% | $140.1831 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 3.442% | $176.7513 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.89 | 4.722% | $108.7957 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.35 | 13.722% | $92.5128 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.63 | $1,116.7776 | $1,116.78 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.90 | |