| 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 | $153.67 | 3.120% | $158.4645 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.79 | 9.306% | $257.7326 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.97 | 13.765% | $36.3707 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.44 | 6.556% | $253.0066 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.39 | 4.199% | $200.4685 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.66 | 3.811% | $193.7736 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.44 | 11.195% | $46.0792 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.36 | $1,145.8957 | $1,145.89 | $1,145.85 | $1,146.00 | |