| 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 | $147.75 | 4.541% | $154.4593 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.51 | 3.292% | $209.1766 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.90 | 12.836% | $243.6129 | $243.61 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 6.456% | $50.705 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.79 | 11.540% | $279.7312 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.36 | 11.755% | $113.2749 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.90 | 7.720% | $205.6375 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.84 | $1,256.5974 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.60 | |