| 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 | $151.81 | 3.499% | $157.1218 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.85 | 12.187% | $219.7182 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.34 | 5.808% | $119.9228 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.37 | 10.789% | $212.0169 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.89 | 3.656% | $246.5873 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.26 | 10.465% | $169.2987 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.97 | 12.405% | $149.4649 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.49 | $1,274.1306 | $1,274.13 | $1,274.05 | $1,274.10 | |