| 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 | $148.75 | 3.105% | $153.3687 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 13.425% | $271.4941 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.36 | 4.803% | $118.8047 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.73 | 11.566% | $126.884 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.55 | 3.197% | $48.0382 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.56 | 4.785% | $153.5729 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 11.508% | $274.7 | $274.70 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.66 | $1,146.8626 | $1,146.85 | $1,146.85 | $1,146.90 | |