| 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 | $147.58 | 5.315% | $155.4239 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.82 | 6.307% | $266.6392 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.62 | 10.391% | $11.7235 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.74 | 7.324% | $219.7352 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.80 | 7.849% | $240.2876 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.29 | 7.773% | $27.2558 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.65 | 3.114% | $226.4899 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.50 | $1,147.5551 | $1,147.56 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.50 | |