| 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 | $144.93 | 3.723% | $150.3257 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.80 | 5.750% | $195.426 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.90 | 13.439% | $216.5551 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.36 | 8.160% | $198.3222 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 10.128% | $25.8581 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.30 | 8.786% | $250.5342 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.58 | 3.757% | $224.7169 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.35 | $1,261.7382 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.70 | |