| 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 | $138.39 | 8.518% | $150.1781 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 11.738% | $245.5554 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.91 | 10.299% | $195.13 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.51 | 13.252% | $18.6979 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.38 | 12.224% | $254.0527 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.30 | 11.577% | $251.383 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.40 | 13.181% | $124.9518 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.65 | $1,239.9489 | $1,239.95 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.10 | |