| 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 | $147.48 | 6.120% | $156.5058 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.34 | 4.500% | $14.9853 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.59 | 12.480% | $186.2556 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.80 | 7.150% | $215.1572 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.33 | 7.606% | $259.6856 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.78 | 6.427% | $208.3628 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.99 | 4.291% | $212.7432 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.31 | $1,253.6955 | $1,253.71 | $1,253.70 | $1,253.80 | |