| 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 | $147.89 | 6.736% | $157.8519 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.83 | 12.528% | $271.0012 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.32 | 13.184% | $164.479 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.64 | 9.255% | $115.417 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.92 | 7.199% | $208.9523 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.92 | 11.157% | $277.8036 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 7.339% | $260.8123 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.50 | $1,456.3173 | $1,456.31 | $1,456.30 | $1,456.40 | |