| 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 | $151.88 | 4.125% | $158.1451 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.60 | 8.641% | $198.3785 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.67 | 4.826% | $254.3813 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.83 | 3.500% | $111.6041 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 4.749% | $260.1756 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.83 | 5.853% | $230.5796 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.47 | 4.290% | $38.0346 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.66 | $1,251.2988 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.30 | |