| 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 | $147.95 | 5.321% | $155.8224 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.50 | 5.750% | $249.0413 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.27 | 12.488% | $212.906 | $212.91 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.33 | 8.327% | $270.0917 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 12.718% | $253.3224 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.43 | 6.235% | $75.8837 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.45 | 8.769% | $88.5924 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.67 | $1,305.6599 | $1,305.65 | $1,305.65 | $1,305.60 | |