| 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 | $144.80 | 3.214% | $149.4539 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 10.804% | $40.6097 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 11.216% | $186.6093 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.80 | 9.335% | $188.9309 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 8.563% | $248.2619 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.59 | 4.739% | $101.1674 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.29 | 4.220% | $211.8688 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.60 | $1,126.9019 | $1,126.90 | $1,126.85 | $1,127.00 | |