| 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 | $146.25 | 6.238% | $155.3731 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.62 | 13.322% | $277.2083 | $277.21 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 9.692% | $234.5215 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.74 | 10.666% | $207.7643 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.42 | 10.598% | $129.8642 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.30 | 11.490% | $172.0291 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.43 | 4.350% | $31.7537 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.56 | $1,208.5142 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.60 | |