| 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 | $148.28 | 3.350% | $153.2474 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.50 | 12.313% | $275.7284 | $275.73 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.62 | 5.759% | $122.2786 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.94 | 12.163% | $253.4211 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.54 | 8.393% | $129.573 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.29 | 12.737% | $17.2375 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 8.806% | $227.0237 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.82 | $1,178.5097 | $1,178.51 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.40 | |