| 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 | $147.58 | 3.866% | $153.2854 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.33 | 7.806% | $185.7821 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.78 | 4.612% | $217.3628 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 4.567% | $41.2203 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.84 | 8.147% | $248.5651 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 5.148% | $259.3791 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.83 | 12.625% | $152.9785 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.46 | $1,258.5733 | $1,258.58 | $1,258.60 | $1,258.70 | |