| 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 | $148.66 | 5.747% | $157.2035 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.29 | 6.761% | $233.0486 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.34 | 11.318% | $196.2982 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.41 | 3.393% | $55.2222 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.38 | 4.309% | $217.3591 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.69 | 6.548% | $244.7301 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.81 | 7.432% | $167.3898 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.58 | $1,271.2515 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.20 | |