| 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 | $148.87 | 4.346% | $155.3399 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.28 | 12.482% | $252.2746 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.82 | 6.677% | $152.3561 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.72 | 10.118% | $201.2076 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 10.376% | $186.1381 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 11.556% | $258.0625 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.84 | 12.551% | $78.6056 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.50 | $1,283.9844 | $1,283.99 | $1,283.95 | $1,284.00 | |