| 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 | $150.45 | 3.685% | $155.9941 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.31 | 7.715% | $15.414 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.48 | 4.358% | $238.4372 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.80 | 10.386% | $258.0825 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.25 | 8.727% | $195.9804 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.43 | 9.110% | $235.0557 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.83 | 4.306% | $188.6165 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.55 | $1,287.5804 | $1,287.58 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.60 | |