| 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 | $144.82 | 5.530% | $152.8285 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.72 | 8.796% | $255.366 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.67 | 4.474% | $197.1111 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.53 | 8.447% | $75.4032 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.80 | 8.413% | $261.0585 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.74 | 10.410% | $212.8042 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.56 | 12.668% | $123.4391 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.84 | $1,278.0106 | $1,278.01 | $1,278.00 | $1,278.00 | |