| 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 | $150.57 | 3.732% | $156.1893 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.38 | 11.666% | $247.2062 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 5.336% | $137.8532 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.68 | 3.190% | $192.6351 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.54 | 3.302% | $153.4448 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.51 | 9.716% | $230.9632 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.37 | 10.293% | $162.5388 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.92 | $1,280.8306 | $1,280.83 | $1,280.85 | $1,280.80 | |