| 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 | $150.40 | 8.281% | $162.8546 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.56 | 13.651% | $167.7034 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.85 | 7.796% | $241.3013 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.31 | 13.846% | $54.999 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.70 | 6.526% | $158.4042 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.39 | 9.404% | $137.1817 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 4.613% | $255.0046 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.97 | $1,177.4488 | $1,177.43 | $1,177.45 | $1,177.50 | |