| 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 | $146.84 | 5.143% | $154.392 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 9.426% | $84.9255 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.78 | 12.253% | $236.6069 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.74 | 10.500% | $99.1627 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.89 | 3.719% | $256.0718 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 3.533% | $226.4577 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.56 | 8.206% | $53.6269 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.15 | $1,111.2435 | $1,111.25 | $1,111.25 | $1,111.30 | |