| 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 | $150.55 | 4.209% | $156.8866 | $156.89 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 9.719% | $186.237 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.74 | 5.828% | $253.712 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 7.382% | $149.7335 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.66 | 13.512% | $284.5292 | $284.53 | $284.55 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.32 | 13.840% | $10.6099 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.86 | 12.202% | $225.3689 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.31 | $1,267.0771 | $1,267.08 | $1,267.10 | $1,267.00 | |