| 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 | $147.90 | 4.416% | $154.4313 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.82 | 12.647% | $159.756 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.71 | 10.495% | $148.8478 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 4.131% | $186.1758 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.75 | 13.756% | $67.9692 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 9.467% | $272.8465 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.45 | 8.148% | $195.1531 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.67 | $1,185.1797 | $1,185.19 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.20 | |