| 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 | $150.76 | 8.379% | $163.3922 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 6.135% | $156.4854 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.65 | 10.242% | $158.3626 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.54 | 10.721% | $114.6405 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.25 | 11.170% | $278.2029 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 4.762% | $159.8668 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.96 | 10.398% | $270.4309 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.20 | $1,301.3813 | $1,301.38 | $1,301.40 | $1,301.40 | |