| 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 | $147.25 | 3.449% | $152.3287 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.72 | 9.532% | $155.2288 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.80 | 5.379% | $262.183 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.90 | 13.191% | $219.4773 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.26 | 13.141% | $205.0794 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.63 | 3.462% | $180.6757 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 11.581% | $79.1109 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.46 | $1,254.0838 | $1,254.09 | $1,254.20 | $1,254.10 | |