| 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 | $149.49 | 3.604% | $154.8776 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.75 | 7.115% | $87.5665 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.39 | 13.840% | $164.3736 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.26 | 4.871% | $213.1608 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.37 | 8.485% | $247.7472 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.61 | 12.109% | $203.6012 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.56 | 4.593% | $218.1392 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.43 | $1,289.4661 | $1,289.47 | $1,289.45 | $1,289.50 | |