| 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 | $150.71 | 5.727% | $159.3412 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 11.354% | $190.6937 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.25 | 10.785% | $162.0231 | $162.02 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 11.167% | $278.4066 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.82 | 7.256% | $19.113 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.88 | 10.772% | $273.4739 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.31 | 9.551% | $164.6661 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.66 | $1,247.7176 | $1,247.71 | $1,247.65 | $1,247.70 | |