| 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 | $153.44 | 5.812% | $162.3579 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.94 | 5.218% | $217.7381 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.47 | 12.704% | $70.4062 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.76 | 3.198% | $253.6194 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.70 | 6.425% | $250.8437 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.57 | 7.390% | $54.3071 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.77 | 3.141% | $146.223 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.65 | $1,155.4954 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.45 | $1,155.40 | |