| 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 | $138.33 | 8.488% | $150.0715 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.88 | 6.618% | $168.3285 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.37 | 9.873% | $220.1525 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.26 | 5.370% | $180.4567 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.45 | 5.536% | $115.5092 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.25 | 10.513% | $5.8019 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.26 | 12.342% | $205.8779 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.80 | $1,046.1982 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.20 | $1,046.30 | |