| 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 | $144.70 | 7.435% | $155.4584 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.89 | 12.196% | $178.2682 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.74 | 13.417% | $150.5497 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 9.753% | $216.1805 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.37 | 13.225% | $276.6879 | $276.69 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.54 | 11.179% | $224.0702 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.77 | 10.207% | $206.9357 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.98 | $1,408.1506 | $1,408.16 | $1,408.15 | $1,408.20 | |