| 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 | $146.66 | 5.535% | $154.7776 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.93 | 11.215% | $125.5951 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.73 | 8.623% | $50.7595 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.75 | 13.232% | $281.6646 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.81 | 11.286% | $272.4393 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.62 | 3.193% | $250.3669 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.86 | 10.194% | $9.7632 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.36 | $1,145.3662 | $1,145.37 | $1,145.35 | $1,145.50 | |