| 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 | $145.96 | 4.329% | $152.2786 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.25 | 4.254% | $250.4702 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.67 | 12.557% | $202.2312 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.69 | 11.608% | $215.0575 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.73 | 9.326% | $256.6209 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 12.719% | $265.5885 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.60 | 10.256% | $228.8915 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,436.52 | $1,571.1384 | $1,571.14 | $1,571.15 | $1,571.20 | |