| 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 | $144.87 | 5.733% | $153.1754 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.70 | 6.218% | $172.8167 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.79 | 12.773% | $256.8856 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.94 | 10.137% | $198.1805 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 3.565% | $234.4297 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.76 | 3.836% | $157.5815 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.69 | 8.279% | $161 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.11 | $1,334.0694 | $1,334.08 | $1,334.15 | $1,334.10 | |