| 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 | $147.71 | 9.867% | $162.2845 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.90 | 12.480% | $95.4955 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.69 | 13.652% | $273.549 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.73 | 13.582% | $265.4752 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.99 | 8.686% | $149.9758 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.53 | 12.744% | $230.5953 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 10.206% | $272.8811 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.16 | $1,450.2564 | $1,450.27 | $1,450.35 | $1,450.30 | |