| 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 | $151.48 | 4.600% | $158.4481 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.83 | 6.625% | $245.0562 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.47 | 12.610% | $154.805 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.93 | 5.117% | $52.4849 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.69 | 4.180% | $216.3714 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.56 | 9.644% | $98.1972 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.71 | 3.459% | $183.857 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.67 | $1,109.2198 | $1,109.23 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.30 | |