| 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 | $147.86 | 4.717% | $154.8346 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.49 | 9.475% | $141.7592 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 12.173% | $277.415 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 13.539% | $159.2498 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.43 | 7.513% | $184.3095 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.96 | 10.581% | $23.1778 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.96 | 12.777% | $204.0813 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.27 | $1,144.8272 | $1,144.83 | $1,144.85 | $1,144.80 | |