| 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 | $151.34 | 3.270% | $156.2888 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.68 | 11.610% | $265.2746 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.27 | 8.796% | $57.9556 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.52 | 9.480% | $52.0249 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.65 | 3.421% | $210.6169 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.82 | 12.600% | $184.4613 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.36 | 5.500% | $60.5148 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.64 | $987.1369 | $987.13 | $987.05 | $987.20 | |