| 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 | $142.81 | 5.656% | $150.8873 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.61 | 3.502% | $220.0556 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.76 | 8.324% | $257.5511 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 5.327% | $40.4772 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.70 | 3.692% | $181.1499 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.61 | 12.833% | $162.0395 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.74 | 4.377% | $253.3647 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.66 | $1,265.5253 | $1,265.53 | $1,265.55 | $1,265.60 | |