| 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 | $146.34 | 6.252% | $155.4892 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 12.500% | $78.5363 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 10.796% | $169.1744 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 11.180% | $202.0585 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 10.454% | $44.5903 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.85 | 11.321% | $268.1166 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.58 | 8.107% | $222.2464 | $222.25 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.38 | $1,140.2117 | $1,140.22 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.20 | |