| 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 | $246.53 | 3.502% | $255.1635 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.87 | 9.300% | $265.4569 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.42 | 7.578% | $149.9852 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 5.530% | $171.8873 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.79 | 8.729% | $136.7702 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.68 | 13.606% | $175.7258 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 12.728% | $150.7962 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.94 | $1,305.7851 | $1,305.80 | $1,305.80 | $1,305.90 | |