| 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 | $151.33 | 3.847% | $157.1517 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 13.315% | $178.4485 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.30 | 3.800% | $157.0494 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.87 | 10.861% | $243.7501 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 8.397% | $38.4159 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.30 | 6.500% | $147.2895 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.38 | 3.340% | $255.6425 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.10 | $1,177.7476 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.75 | $1,177.70 | |