| 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 | $150.88 | 3.601% | $156.3132 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.79 | 5.282% | $252.4557 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.65 | 11.464% | $232.5696 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.73 | 8.213% | $77.6212 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.76 | 10.165% | $136.3402 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.84 | 7.680% | $125.8133 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.63 | 6.711% | $107.3833 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.28 | $1,088.4965 | $1,088.49 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |