| 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 | $155.90 | 5.444% | $164.3872 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.87 | 4.830% | $136.1427 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.67 | 7.529% | $248.0371 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.25 | 12.736% | $82.5791 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.36 | 13.314% | $247.4325 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.66 | 6.214% | $64.4294 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.87 | 8.126% | $212.8677 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.58 | $1,155.8757 | $1,155.88 | $1,155.95 | $1,155.80 | |