| 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 | $150.96 | 4.783% | $158.1804 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.36 | 9.770% | $183.7111 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.79 | 6.273% | $91.1716 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.92 | 8.374% | $262.1784 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.86 | 8.193% | $232.4635 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.90 | 6.804% | $107.7652 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.51 | 3.742% | $237.0608 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.30 | $1,272.5310 | $1,272.53 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.70 | |