| 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 | $149.99 | 4.290% | $156.4246 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.85 | 10.632% | $180.1642 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.93 | 3.825% | $44.5721 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.38 | 11.329% | $275.4057 | $275.41 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.98 | 13.291% | $206.167 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.42 | 5.149% | $57.2221 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.63 | 4.188% | $228.8281 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.18 | $1,148.7838 | $1,148.78 | $1,148.70 | $1,148.80 | |