| 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 | $149.58 | 4.474% | $156.2722 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.64 | 5.473% | $130.4068 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 13.603% | $53.3025 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.57 | 3.386% | $224.9369 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.71 | 9.348% | $256.6507 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.30 | 12.374% | $210.4765 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.93 | 12.159% | $165.9168 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.65 | $1,197.9624 | $1,197.97 | $1,197.95 | $1,198.00 | |