| 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 | $150.47 | 4.693% | $157.5316 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.35 | 5.548% | $214.6319 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.48 | 3.120% | $253.139 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.31 | 7.256% | $165.5067 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.81 | 6.837% | $76.7196 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.57 | 5.299% | $261.7417 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 7.228% | $156.8424 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.26 | $1,286.1129 | $1,286.11 | $1,286.15 | $1,285.90 | |