| 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 | $148.83 | 4.445% | $155.4455 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.32 | 6.677% | $157.1566 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.26 | 12.437% | $78.9982 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.78 | 5.759% | $253.5889 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 10.412% | $259.0155 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 8.489% | $65.842 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.42 | 12.233% | $117.1937 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.89 | $1,087.2404 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.20 | |