| 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 | $148.47 | 3.216% | $153.2448 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.87 | 8.104% | $269.0384 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.49 | 13.212% | $231.5072 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.52 | 3.771% | $101.1975 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 5.486% | $29.2724 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.54 | 8.418% | $254.2836 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.97 | 11.112% | $235.5241 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.61 | $1,274.0680 | $1,274.06 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.00 | |