| 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 | $145.95 | 4.450% | $152.4448 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.48 | 5.366% | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 7.270% | $51.9401 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.38 | 13.222% | $226.8742 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.82 | 10.524% | $245.1643 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.31 | 13.364% | $179.4665 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.57 | 9.448% | $226.0867 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.93 | $1,311.1266 | $1,311.12 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.20 | |