| 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 | $142.40 | 4.812% | $149.2523 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 7.837% | $158.2292 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.71 | 13.658% | $249.718 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.95 | 6.304% | $27.5859 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.64 | 7.816% | $242.1979 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.85 | 11.231% | $194.4874 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.72 | 11.658% | $26.4853 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.00 | $1,047.9560 | $1,047.97 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | |