| 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 | $140.72 | 6.464% | $149.8161 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.79 | 6.716% | $165.1857 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.62 | 9.758% | $174.0981 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.61 | 5.840% | $232.4352 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.92 | 5.336% | $212.6945 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.31 | 12.736% | $252.8781 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.56 | 12.533% | $85.0299 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.53 | $1,272.1376 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.20 | $1,272.10 | |