| 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 | $149.28 | 4.419% | $155.8767 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.39 | 5.710% | $149.4634 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 7.170% | $261.259 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.97 | 12.325% | $14.5686 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.33 | 12.581% | $173.7463 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.78 | 11.455% | $83.346 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.60 | 10.868% | $254.5529 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.13 | $1,092.8129 | $1,092.82 | $1,092.80 | $1,092.90 | |