| 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 | $150.28 | 4.780% | $157.4634 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 7.204% | $40.6089 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.45 | 9.250% | $244.1191 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.99 | 12.807% | $251.5483 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.72 | 9.532% | $257.0935 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.31 | 3.469% | $214.5016 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.31 | 4.413% | $151.7225 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.94 | $1,317.0573 | $1,317.05 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.00 | |