| 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 | $142.52 | 6.853% | $152.2869 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.53 | 6.853% | $230.3003 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.58 | 10.468% | $44.8279 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.32 | 11.739% | $144.5009 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 12.471% | $154.6814 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.67 | 6.132% | $239.5081 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.51 | 10.410% | $193.7806 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.66 | $1,159.8861 | $1,159.89 | $1,159.95 | $1,159.90 | |