| 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 | $153.78 | 6.158% | $163.2498 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.65 | 4.632% | $149.2575 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 11.644% | $112.459 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 12.617% | $277.4995 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.96 | 3.488% | $232.8066 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.55 | 7.857% | $42.6574 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.73 | 4.132% | $153.8342 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.81 | $1,131.7640 | $1,131.77 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.80 | |