| 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 | $147.43 | 5.434% | $155.4413 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.54 | 3.747% | $129.2065 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.96 | 10.399% | $136.8506 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.87 | 7.743% | $219.6557 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.86 | 9.217% | $198.622 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.46 | 13.585% | $115.2433 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 11.139% | $274.3577 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.98 | $1,229.3771 | $1,229.38 | $1,229.35 | $1,229.40 | |