| 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 | $142.36 | 6.760% | $151.9835 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 3.258% | $143.1156 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.65 | 3.236% | $72.9362 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.99 | 9.739% | $250.1939 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.70 | 10.676% | $56.1127 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.30 | 7.823% | $146.9627 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.75 | 10.667% | $13.0034 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.35 | $834.3080 | $834.30 | $834.30 | $834.30 | |