| 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 | $142.82 | 8.229% | $154.5727 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.70 | 11.334% | $241.2608 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.93 | 6.138% | $154.8872 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.83 | 7.494% | $195.4563 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 12.629% | $278.0022 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.49 | 10.623% | $80.1906 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.95 | 7.123% | $56.7216 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.55 | $1,161.0914 | $1,161.09 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.20 | |