| 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 | $147.57 | 3.544% | $152.7999 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.61 | 10.854% | $180.2597 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.39 | 12.302% | $158.7838 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 12.672% | $6.3096 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.58 | 11.649% | $94.4327 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.90 | 4.389% | $253.5609 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 12.379% | $280.7003 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.43 | $1,126.8469 | $1,126.84 | $1,126.85 | $1,126.90 | |