| 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 | $148.68 | 3.475% | $153.8466 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.57 | 8.480% | $263.1399 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.47 | 13.842% | $184.9591 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 3.852% | $170.9196 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 4.393% | $257.1722 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.97 | 10.440% | $109.3025 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.29 | 7.159% | $157.8345 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.91 | $1,297.1744 | $1,297.17 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.10 | |