| 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 | $149.75 | 3.679% | $155.2593 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.52 | 7.207% | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.53 | 5.170% | $112.0376 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.41 | 12.808% | $68.1473 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.45 | 7.711% | $228.832 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 8.417% | $177.1317 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.72 | 8.833% | $240.2162 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.76 | $1,112.9741 | $1,112.98 | $1,113.00 | $1,112.90 | |