| 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 | $143.30 | 4.347% | $149.5293 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.40 | 6.834% | $189.5235 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.97 | 3.753% | $255.2013 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.43 | 9.535% | $170.2503 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.39 | 6.202% | $69.4455 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.41 | 12.465% | $108.4275 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.81 | 5.800% | $237.849 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.71 | $1,180.2264 | $1,180.23 | $1,180.25 | $1,180.10 | |