| 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 | $147.25 | 4.567% | $153.9749 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.62 | 4.688% | $262.3691 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.74 | 3.544% | $187.1454 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.95 | 6.114% | $230.2143 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.45 | 11.435% | $185.4836 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.29 | 13.336% | $53.5966 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.52 | 6.479% | $183.6976 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.82 | $1,256.4815 | $1,256.48 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.50 | |