| 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 | $145.38 | 7.527% | $156.3228 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 7.867% | $259.7977 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 10.535% | $144.0492 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.78 | 13.114% | $211.2743 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 10.777% | $162.2329 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.95 | 4.427% | $153.4555 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.26 | 13.151% | $240.1743 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.99 | $1,327.3067 | $1,327.30 | $1,327.25 | $1,327.30 | |