| 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 | $150.86 | 3.292% | $155.8263 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.77 | 3.739% | $218.6507 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.90 | 8.637% | $209.5608 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.59 | 12.446% | $129.9763 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 6.245% | $200.7606 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.60 | 7.268% | $55.3503 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.86 | 4.204% | $245.7756 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.54 | $1,215.9006 | $1,215.91 | $1,215.95 | $1,216.10 | |