| 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 | $144.94 | 3.824% | $150.4825 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.52 | 11.601% | $39.6407 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 11.126% | $41.5611 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.83 | 10.815% | $147.1956 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.55 | 12.128% | $210.2961 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.88 | 7.792% | $252.1039 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 11.698% | $271.2586 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.97 | $1,112.5385 | $1,112.54 | $1,112.55 | $1,112.60 | |