| 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 | $147.92 | 3.266% | $152.7511 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.74 | 3.784% | $181.3522 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.94 | 4.872% | $261.0684 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.60 | 4.788% | $226.9708 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.57 | 11.440% | $136.592 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.63 | 9.356% | $225.9623 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.89 | 5.743% | $164.8428 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.29 | $1,349.5396 | $1,349.53 | $1,349.50 | $1,349.70 | |