| 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 | $141.65 | 6.213% | $150.4507 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.90 | 6.647% | $59.6157 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.63 | 12.440% | $103.0288 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 7.576% | $157.459 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.88 | 8.440% | $203.7371 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.30 | 13.464% | $249.9612 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.81 | 12.500% | $20.0363 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.54 | $944.2888 | $944.30 | $944.30 | $944.30 | |