| 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 | $147.40 | 3.858% | $153.0867 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.27 | 13.156% | $249.2487 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.93 | 3.163% | $219.665 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.72 | 13.730% | $182.7869 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 3.672% | $225.3726 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 3.664% | $50.6088 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 9.749% | $156.2387 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.89 | $1,237.0074 | $1,237.02 | $1,237.00 | $1,237.00 | |