| 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 | $150.54 | 4.459% | $157.2526 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 12.136% | $278.6243 | $278.62 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.88 | 6.570% | $30.7774 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.52 | 10.838% | $228.9026 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 9.295% | $264.8874 | $264.89 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.98 | 13.806% | $51.1899 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.46 | 4.656% | $165.8379 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.21 | $1,177.4721 | $1,177.47 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.50 | |