| 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 | $141.81 | 3.859% | $147.2824 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.46 | 7.228% | $236.3948 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.58 | 5.364% | $194.4809 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.40 | 13.281% | $153.3825 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.93 | 11.445% | $250.6732 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.98 | 7.230% | $247.6799 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.87 | 11.461% | $276.2784 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.03 | $1,506.1721 | $1,506.16 | $1,506.25 | $1,506.30 | |