| 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 | $152.72 | 3.529% | $158.1095 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.88 | 4.657% | $190.3502 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.94 | 9.486% | $77.6694 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.74 | 13.730% | $223.7524 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.46 | 10.496% | $192.7713 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.83 | 9.493% | $54.5604 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 13.125% | $272.2579 | $272.26 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.24 | $1,169.4711 | $1,169.47 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.70 | |