| 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 | $147.36 | 7.541% | $158.4724 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.58 | 3.459% | $116.4741 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.28 | 3.779% | $103.0318 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.70 | 8.782% | $204.1838 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.91 | 11.473% | $200.5511 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.80 | 10.323% | $177.3994 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.38 | 5.136% | $246.4178 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.01 | $1,206.5304 | $1,206.52 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.60 | |