| 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 | $147.42 | 5.425% | $155.4175 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 10.492% | $150.8216 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.58 | 6.188% | $249.0958 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.83 | 4.277% | $168.7515 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.91 | 4.773% | $151.8266 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.98 | 6.475% | $242.7417 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.48 | 4.312% | $161.1412 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.70 | $1,279.7959 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.70 | |