| 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 | $147.48 | 5.692% | $155.8746 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.75 | 6.839% | $151.4443 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.71 | 8.395% | $227.3152 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 11.744% | $239.5456 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.49 | 5.106% | $63.5786 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.76 | 4.710% | $59.4334 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 8.181% | $257.7845 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.85 | $1,154.9762 | $1,154.97 | $1,155.00 | $1,154.90 | |