| 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 | $143.30 | 6.191% | $152.1717 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.79 | 13.278% | $248.9737 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.41 | 12.373% | $264.5373 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.80 | 4.302% | $161.4595 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.91 | 5.594% | $93.8836 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.79 | 12.187% | $69.3203 | $69.32 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.78 | 10.443% | $158.7949 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.78 | $1,149.1410 | $1,149.13 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.20 | |