| 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 | $145.82 | 5.725% | $154.1682 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.46 | 10.302% | $211.1842 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.78 | 4.729% | $208.1803 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.67 | 4.757% | $193.4548 | $193.45 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.63 | 3.809% | $152.2151 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.99 | 8.808% | $125.1183 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.51 | 5.729% | $231.0284 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.86 | $1,275.3493 | $1,275.35 | $1,275.35 | $1,275.40 | |