| 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 | $144.47 | 5.348% | $152.1963 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.68 | 7.317% | $199.2662 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.83 | 9.566% | $57.8837 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.92 | 12.227% | $255.7878 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.82 | 3.103% | $254.4788 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 5.282% | $236.6213 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.39 | 13.722% | $186.9476 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.86 | $1,343.1817 | $1,343.19 | $1,343.20 | $1,343.20 | |