| 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 | $149.82 | 4.229% | $156.1559 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.76 | 5.198% | $199.6237 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.65 | 7.652% | $268.7532 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.74 | 13.402% | $190.2205 | $190.22 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.35 | 7.405% | $187.2606 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 4.874% | $97.5118 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.62 | 3.159% | $157.4413 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.92 | $1,256.9670 | $1,256.96 | $1,256.90 | $1,257.00 | |