| 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 | $142.62 | 5.372% | $150.2815 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.66 | 6.505% | $26.2641 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.92 | 10.822% | $196.0663 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.37 | 12.527% | $256.9779 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 8.320% | $228.5444 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 12.153% | $275.3693 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.26 | 13.368% | $30.9041 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.35 | $1,164.4076 | $1,164.40 | $1,164.40 | $1,164.50 | |