| 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 | $147.44 | 4.737% | $154.4242 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.54 | 5.731% | $146.4797 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 9.541% | $262.7779 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.99 | 11.662% | $252.345 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.28 | 12.863% | $192.1831 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.76 | 12.222% | $180.4081 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.65 | 6.810% | $73.3251 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.55 | $1,261.9431 | $1,261.95 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.90 | |