| 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 | $142.85 | 5.319% | $150.4482 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.64 | 9.783% | $171.9641 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.42 | 6.740% | $163.7605 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.51 | 13.299% | $178.4573 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.49 | 11.332% | $173.1101 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.92 | 10.628% | $242.1868 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.35 | 7.706% | $205.0184 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.18 | $1,284.9454 | $1,284.95 | $1,284.90 | $1,285.00 | |