| 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 | $131.77 | 13.860% | $150.0333 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.40 | 10.181% | $274.7914 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.40 | 5.320% | $178.4121 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.85 | 6.393% | $188.156 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.78 | 8.825% | $269.6466 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 6.573% | $33.4959 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.92 | 7.509% | $157.9522 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.55 | $1,252.4875 | $1,252.49 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.50 | |