| 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 | $144.90 | 6.777% | $154.7199 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.73 | 3.564% | $212.0266 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.64 | 13.723% | $256.6046 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.97 | 5.300% | $121.0634 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 7.270% | $194.6951 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.64 | 4.357% | $187.4669 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.81 | 4.696% | $156.8451 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.19 | $1,283.4216 | $1,283.43 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.40 | |