| 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 | $143.96 | 4.744% | $150.7895 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 13.689% | $280.4367 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.92 | 8.799% | $167.4634 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.34 | 7.846% | $217.1371 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.64 | 12.293% | $239.9028 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.63 | 3.233% | $113.1743 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.25 | 5.135% | $28.6493 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.41 | $1,197.5531 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.50 | |