| 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 | $144.63 | 4.165% | $150.6538 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.84 | 5.383% | $261.1812 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 4.717% | $187.9565 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.89 | 11.573% | $133.7649 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.61 | 7.183% | $144.279 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.36 | 5.455% | $235.5443 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 10.778% | $173.4894 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.43 | $1,286.8691 | $1,286.86 | $1,286.90 | $1,287.00 | |