| 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 | $147.63 | 3.324% | $152.5372 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.35 | 6.770% | $201.1013 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 9.185% | $143.8949 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.63 | 8.757% | $168.1709 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.93 | 10.717% | $243.4999 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.87 | 8.644% | $118.2807 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.35 | 5.681% | $129.3007 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.55 | $1,156.7856 | $1,156.78 | $1,156.80 | $1,156.80 | |