| 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 | $151.54 | 3.173% | $156.3484 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.64 | 3.749% | $177.0373 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.77 | 6.356% | $224.1665 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 7.184% | $267.7349 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.45 | 6.748% | $74.1365 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.97 | 8.187% | $261.7801 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.88 | 3.454% | $77.4664 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.04 | $1,238.6701 | $1,238.68 | $1,238.70 | $1,238.60 | |