| 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 | $149.40 | 5.404% | $157.4736 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.90 | 6.751% | $202.7201 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.37 | 4.847% | $132.4952 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.41 | 8.440% | $255.2786 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.61 | 4.472% | $67.4994 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.27 | 13.595% | $243.4 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.70 | 6.334% | $143.2319 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.66 | $1,202.0988 | $1,202.10 | $1,202.10 | $1,202.10 | |