| 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 | $147.63 | 5.651% | $155.9726 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.77 | 9.348% | $254.5293 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.48 | 10.775% | $53.7037 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.81 | 13.865% | $203.602 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.79 | 4.346% | $72.8231 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.78 | 12.641% | $262.2057 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.57 | 3.484% | $118.5616 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.83 | $1,121.3980 | $1,121.39 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.40 | |