| 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 | $142.30 | 5.765% | $150.5036 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.73 | 13.584% | $210.9596 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.64 | 8.450% | $165.5381 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.60 | 11.848% | $212.0638 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 8.842% | $125.7887 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.36 | 8.772% | $141.7952 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.77 | 7.740% | $108.5696 | $108.57 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.97 | $1,115.2186 | $1,115.22 | $1,115.20 | $1,115.30 | |