| 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 | $143.27 | 6.379% | $152.4092 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.86 | 4.671% | $210.2422 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.86 | 3.142% | $38.0181 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.34 | 12.106% | $194.3245 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.83 | 3.818% | $178.3905 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.97 | 13.169% | $252.3329 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 5.867% | $158.2712 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.63 | $1,183.9886 | $1,183.98 | $1,183.95 | $1,183.90 | |