| 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 | $146.72 | 3.291% | $151.5486 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 5.729% | $261.4361 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 3.552% | $258.7661 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.62 | 12.421% | $249.1474 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.25 | 11.596% | $58.3089 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.47 | 3.283% | $157.4756 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.64 | 7.304% | $12.4902 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.86 | $1,149.1729 | $1,149.19 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.10 | |