| 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 | $148.41 | 3.257% | $153.2437 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.34 | 5.560% | $180.8665 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.65 | 13.395% | $250.2061 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.41 | 13.429% | $60.5824 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.27 | 6.658% | $252.0009 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 4.502% | $82.2222 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 10.750% | $200.9116 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.17 | $1,180.0334 | $1,180.03 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | |