| 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 | $142.38 | 5.342% | $149.9859 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.44 | 6.320% | $21.7318 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.87 | 12.322% | $280.659 | $280.66 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.73 | 7.698% | $242.0297 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.56 | 5.597% | $16.4309 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.28 | 11.548% | $143.0938 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.54 | 6.319% | $173.8741 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.80 | $1,027.8052 | $1,027.80 | $1,027.85 | $1,027.80 | |