| 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 | $146.61 | 4.518% | $153.2338 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.56 | 13.495% | $200.3868 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.35 | 5.508% | $125.9238 | $125.92 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.70 | 8.618% | $261.4435 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.90 | 4.710% | $219.7863 | $219.79 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.58 | 6.160% | $218.2437 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.38 | 12.155% | $52.0175 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.08 | $1,231.0354 | $1,231.03 | $1,231.05 | $1,230.90 | |