| 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 | $149.83 | 3.715% | $155.3962 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.66 | 9.328% | $265.2953 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.70 | 6.237% | $57.0493 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.26 | 12.112% | $163.975 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.77 | 8.725% | $178.0589 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 10.450% | $142.1602 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 3.375% | $207.6494 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.80 | $1,169.5843 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.60 | |