| 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 | $144.60 | 3.620% | $149.8345 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.61 | 8.439% | $151.3917 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 8.801% | $199.0079 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.47 | 12.721% | $238.3711 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.87 | 13.291% | $112.0108 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.68 | 7.340% | $13.6107 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.39 | 12.184% | $237.1458 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.53 | $1,101.3725 | $1,101.37 | $1,101.35 | $1,101.30 | |