| 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 | $147.74 | 4.688% | $154.6661 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.34 | 12.436% | $279.2236 | $279.22 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.44 | 6.538% | $60.13 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 9.247% | $186.3098 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.78 | 3.510% | $159.1777 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.92 | 13.631% | $279.4414 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 9.163% | $190.9698 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.70 | $1,309.9184 | $1,309.92 | $1,309.90 | $1,309.90 | |