| 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 | $144.64 | 5.695% | $152.8772 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 9.362% | $79.4952 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.40 | 11.658% | $142.2523 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 12.288% | $132.7806 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.39 | 11.174% | $248.3516 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 11.292% | $225.5555 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.62 | 5.689% | $213.0902 | $213.09 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.66 | $1,194.4026 | $1,194.41 | $1,194.45 | $1,194.60 | |