| 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 | $144.35 | 4.857% | $151.3611 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.35 | 8.820% | $159.2581 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.60 | 8.527% | $41.8914 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.88 | 8.488% | $200.5726 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.37 | 7.374% | $54.0843 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.41 | 7.652% | $239.4288 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.82 | 9.256% | $268.5731 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.78 | $1,115.1694 | $1,115.16 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.30 | |