| 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 | $150.95 | 3.833% | $156.7359 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.48 | 6.752% | $126.4798 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.29 | 5.432% | $247.0166 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.83 | 13.782% | $208.0276 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.27 | 11.413% | $164.0779 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.95 | 9.219% | $7.5907 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.94 | 7.138% | $246.3531 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.71 | $1,156.2816 | $1,156.29 | $1,156.35 | $1,156.30 | |