| 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 | $140.63 | 5.353% | $148.1579 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.66 | 7.795% | $109.5844 | $109.58 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 5.295% | $120.4154 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.73 | 12.410% | $220.0201 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.33 | 11.212% | $278.397 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 9.142% | $194.1854 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 9.635% | $80.5159 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.07 | $1,151.2761 | $1,151.29 | $1,151.25 | $1,151.30 | |