| 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 | $147.80 | 3.418% | $152.8518 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.73 | 4.789% | $215.5824 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.28 | 6.708% | $103.8055 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.96 | 9.339% | $163.9648 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.78 | 12.628% | $114.6328 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.29 | 4.599% | $238.7891 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 8.334% | $253.4799 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.82 | $1,243.1063 | $1,243.10 | $1,243.15 | $1,243.20 | |