| 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 | $148.35 | 5.668% | $156.7585 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.64 | 12.746% | $195.7722 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 7.708% | $78.196 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.40 | 3.252% | $150.1284 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.51 | 8.404% | $211.9407 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.90 | 5.594% | $192.0755 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.34 | 3.722% | $227.5038 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.74 | $1,212.3751 | $1,212.38 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.40 | |