| 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 | $153.25 | 5.257% | $161.3064 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.45 | 3.781% | $206.9912 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.72 | 13.712% | $277.1389 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.27 | 13.412% | $207.8502 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 8.505% | $259.8803 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.99 | 6.223% | $259.1735 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.95 | 3.226% | $136.2067 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,395.14 | $1,508.5472 | $1,508.55 | $1,508.55 | $1,508.60 | |