| 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 | $148.38 | 5.421% | $156.4237 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 8.770% | $259.7971 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 8.488% | $156.1793 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.49 | 10.192% | $162.5222 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.70 | 6.566% | $249.0447 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.49 | 3.603% | $157.9842 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.82 | 11.571% | $200.627 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.69 | $1,342.5782 | $1,342.57 | $1,342.60 | $1,342.50 | |