| 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 | $150.32 | 4.267% | $156.7342 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.44 | 12.306% | $246.4443 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.36 | 5.288% | $222.5367 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.75 | 4.794% | $246.0039 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.67 | 6.414% | $14.5468 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.84 | 8.390% | $169.9989 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.97 | 11.209% | $235.7297 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.35 | $1,291.9945 | $1,291.99 | $1,292.05 | $1,291.80 | |