| 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 | $145.98 | 3.186% | $150.6309 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.96 | 5.458% | $219.3105 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 10.743% | $227.8094 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.46 | 6.856% | $207.7922 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.86 | 8.819% | $15.0823 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 13.711% | $163.7325 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.63 | 13.603% | $272.2269 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.59 | $1,256.5847 | $1,256.58 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.50 | |