| 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 | $147.91 | 4.349% | $154.3426 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.77 | 4.796% | $140.1856 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.65 | 3.348% | $141.225 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.90 | 7.620% | $256.028 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 8.587% | $260.9128 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.35 | 8.154% | $168.0172 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.70 | 9.252% | $46.6506 | $46.65 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.56 | $1,167.3618 | $1,167.37 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.30 | |