| 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 | $140.31 | 7.136% | $150.3225 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.64 | 9.823% | $275.2604 | $275.26 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.49 | 7.301% | $245.1721 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.47 | 9.609% | $163.8326 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.76 | 4.154% | $197.6426 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 6.501% | $125.5221 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.28 | 9.577% | $143.8527 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.81 | $1,301.6050 | $1,301.59 | $1,301.55 | $1,301.60 | |