| 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 | $147.86 | 5.217% | $155.5739 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.47 | 6.180% | $119.4206 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.33 | 13.343% | $254.2624 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 3.802% | $8.19 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.64 | 4.766% | $168.2961 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 6.107% | $216.8827 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.95 | 11.823% | $174.388 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.54 | $1,097.0137 | $1,097.01 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.10 | |