| 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 | $158.25 | 4.293% | $165.0437 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 3.599% | $147.4214 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.50 | 12.479% | $272.7616 | $272.76 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.40 | 5.616% | $195.8121 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.85 | 7.738% | $242.2489 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.96 | 13.462% | $210.9939 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.74 | 13.642% | $241.762 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.00 | $1,476.0436 | $1,476.03 | $1,476.00 | $1,476.00 | |