| 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 | $150.65 | 4.730% | $157.7757 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.76 | 12.619% | $148.3868 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.73 | 6.322% | $227.242 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.27 | 6.460% | $266.4374 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 6.362% | $21.5489 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.76 | 4.308% | $246.9596 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.52 | 7.701% | $155.6495 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.95 | $1,223.9999 | $1,224.01 | $1,224.05 | $1,223.90 | |