| 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 | $147.88 | 5.244% | $155.6348 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.95 | 3.291% | $257.1429 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.67 | 9.339% | $210.6635 | $210.66 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 4.864% | $37.6357 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.33 | 8.390% | $56.7205 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.59 | 7.298% | $256.0023 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 6.485% | $210.6806 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.16 | $1,184.4803 | $1,184.47 | $1,184.50 | $1,184.40 | |