| 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 | $150.88 | 3.756% | $156.5471 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.55 | 7.822% | $230.2539 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.90 | 5.784% | $263.2964 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.84 | 6.299% | $235.8137 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.91 | 7.592% | $88.1286 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.48 | 12.365% | $43.2381 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.89 | 8.767% | $168.4692 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.45 | $1,185.7470 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.70 | |