| 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 | $151.70 | 3.577% | $157.1263 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 5.270% | $261.8486 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.49 | 8.851% | $259.5987 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 6.392% | $143.2568 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.83 | 6.808% | $248.6811 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.50 | 4.116% | $213.9584 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.90 | 7.134% | $199.1621 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,397.81 | $1,483.6320 | $1,483.64 | $1,483.65 | $1,483.70 | |