| 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 | $150.68 | 3.611% | $156.1211 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.33 | 3.682% | $259.5472 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.53 | 8.526% | $117.7833 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.60 | 10.518% | $157.5987 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.85 | 13.247% | $236.5164 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 10.562% | $276.1728 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 13.161% | $283.3438 | $283.34 | $283.35 | $283.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.17 | $1,487.0833 | $1,487.08 | $1,487.05 | $1,487.00 | |