| 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 | $145.45 | 6.829% | $155.3828 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.56 | 10.583% | $23.8417 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.38 | 8.121% | $5.8169 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.81 | 8.182% | $219.4039 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.82 | 9.407% | $226.2756 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.70 | 8.260% | $220.5256 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.73 | 11.571% | $197.1794 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.45 | $1,048.4259 | $1,048.43 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.40 | |