| 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 | $148.47 | 11.418% | $165.4223 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.55 | 7.783% | $164.423 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.27 | 12.634% | $225.5721 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.71 | 8.753% | $148.6762 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.62 | 11.799% | $58.8286 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 12.207% | $151.9732 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.84 | 5.251% | $232.4363 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.90 | $1,147.3317 | $1,147.33 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.30 | |