| 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 | $148.72 | 3.712% | $154.2405 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.86 | 5.200% | $238.6567 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.37 | 12.384% | $261.1467 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 9.273% | $141.9238 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.72 | 13.425% | $169.8199 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.62 | 12.438% | $138.9959 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.85 | 5.483% | $248.7817 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.02 | $1,353.5652 | $1,353.57 | $1,353.55 | $1,353.50 | |