| 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 | $144.83 | 7.145% | $155.1781 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.62 | 9.593% | $237.4004 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.37 | 5.680% | $55.3446 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.70 | 5.250% | $12.3143 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 12.480% | $229.4367 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.82 | 10.636% | $249.8382 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.52 | 3.810% | $206.0836 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.84 | $1,145.5959 | $1,145.59 | $1,145.65 | $1,145.50 | |