| 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 | $142.86 | 5.184% | $150.2659 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 12.120% | $166.274 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.63 | 6.780% | $253.7413 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.52 | 6.125% | $261.6194 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.49 | 8.697% | $104.8817 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.81 | 13.476% | $204.0412 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.77 | 13.464% | $256.1677 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.38 | $1,396.9912 | $1,396.99 | $1,396.95 | $1,397.00 | |