| 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 | $151.61 | 3.860% | $157.4621 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.87 | 7.254% | $198.2805 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.87 | 10.202% | $137.6092 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.50 | 9.529% | $195.5093 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.75 | 5.697% | $20.8752 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.40 | 12.107% | $210.0885 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.95 | 11.645% | $265.6593 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.95 | $1,185.4841 | $1,185.49 | $1,185.50 | $1,185.60 | |