| 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 | $198.93 | 6.780% | $212.4175 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.41 | 8.144% | $161.578 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.55 | 4.845% | $144.2143 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 9.556% | $247.1474 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.83 | 13.636% | $142.9882 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.39 | 13.111% | $56.9966 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.73 | 12.750% | $187.9881 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.43 | $1,153.3301 | $1,153.34 | $1,153.35 | $1,153.30 | |