| 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 | $150.96 | 3.652% | $156.4731 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.39 | 10.596% | $253.6962 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.54 | 11.220% | $241.948 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.98 | 5.261% | $173.6596 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.46 | 9.589% | $96.9424 | $96.94 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.77 | 4.540% | $98.0272 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 4.324% | $197.9965 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.89 | $1,218.7430 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.70 | |