| 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 | $146.98 | 3.507% | $152.1346 | $152.13 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.48 | 9.427% | $104.4809 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.57 | 9.541% | $118.9287 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.28 | 3.609% | $150.5232 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.69 | 7.547% | $268.5341 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 11.574% | $210.0381 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.84 | 13.148% | $257.7964 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.09 | $1,262.4360 | $1,262.43 | $1,262.50 | $1,262.30 | |