| 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 | $144.27 | 4.299% | $150.4722 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.29 | 3.244% | $223.3064 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.61 | 4.106% | $188.0258 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.36 | 7.334% | $165.6808 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.91 | 5.628% | $138.2776 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.25 | 10.765% | $200.7616 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.26 | 12.868% | $249.7317 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.95 | $1,316.2561 | $1,316.26 | $1,316.30 | $1,316.30 | |