| 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 | $143.36 | 3.109% | $147.8171 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 5.499% | $169.8428 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.72 | 5.125% | $194.1869 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.37 | 13.113% | $180.2682 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 6.569% | $170.1694 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.70 | 7.463% | $255.4396 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 8.812% | $196.5145 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.42 | $1,314.2385 | $1,314.24 | $1,314.20 | $1,314.20 | |