| 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 | $148.99 | 3.469% | $154.1585 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 9.750% | $77.4177 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.35 | 12.289% | $220.4795 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 9.124% | $145.7242 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.41 | 8.200% | $66.4456 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.46 | 7.496% | $236.9857 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 8.200% | $211.2605 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.54 | $1,112.4717 | $1,112.48 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.50 | |