| 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 | $150.93 | 3.622% | $156.3967 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.58 | 13.266% | $253.2401 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 10.873% | $277.7258 | $277.73 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.89 | 3.487% | $36.1066 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.84 | 7.485% | $209.4238 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.74 | 8.566% | $227.7063 | $227.71 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.91 | 12.542% | $176.5897 | $176.59 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.38 | $1,337.1890 | $1,337.20 | $1,337.20 | $1,337.10 | |