| 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 | $148.30 | 5.502% | $156.4595 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.26 | 5.843% | $76.4822 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.34 | 10.574% | $243.6388 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.43 | 7.699% | $165.2426 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.78 | 10.327% | $227.0309 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.37 | 11.629% | $228.1362 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.79 | 13.325% | $116.4868 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.27 | $1,213.4770 | $1,213.48 | $1,213.55 | $1,213.40 | |