| 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 | $152.71 | 3.738% | $158.4183 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.56 | 4.691% | $198.4523 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.92 | 12.503% | $256.4168 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.86 | 11.707% | $204.2674 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.74 | 12.474% | $81.8136 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 10.839% | $146.1301 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.87 | 4.306% | $79.137 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.50 | $1,124.6355 | $1,124.64 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.60 | |