| 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 | $147.46 | 5.261% | $155.2179 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.52 | 5.135% | $216.0735 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.31 | 9.680% | $201.0544 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.65 | 5.369% | $50.2083 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.29 | 6.658% | $232.8237 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.88 | 7.267% | $235.8587 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 12.536% | $255.8731 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.48 | $1,347.1096 | $1,347.10 | $1,347.00 | $1,347.20 | |