| 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 | $149.59 | 4.533% | $156.3709 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 4.560% | $18.1412 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.74 | 7.715% | $202.2241 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.92 | 10.299% | $147.7124 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.61 | 4.503% | $258.7599 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.76 | 10.684% | $94.9226 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 13.118% | $269.6054 | $269.61 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.31 | $1,147.7365 | $1,147.73 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.70 | |