| 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 | $150.57 | 3.639% | $156.0492 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.54 | 8.514% | $88.4823 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.70 | 3.740% | $59.858 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.98 | 8.118% | $257.2992 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.63 | 11.548% | $190.3344 | $190.33 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 4.612% | $255.0231 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.68 | 4.722% | $254.1393 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.88 | $1,261.1855 | $1,261.18 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.10 | |