| 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 | $142.64 | 5.360% | $150.2855 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.26 | 4.568% | $246.0067 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.38 | 10.715% | $273.8868 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.49 | 8.566% | $192.6938 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 11.534% | $199.3782 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 5.577% | $167.3818 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.67 | 13.528% | $168.7821 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.74 | $1,398.4149 | $1,398.42 | $1,398.50 | $1,398.50 | |