| 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 | $242.50 | 3.459% | $250.8881 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.42 | 11.179% | $155.0058 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.63 | 13.606% | $200.6623 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.61 | 5.325% | $145.991 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.93 | 6.469% | $123.4295 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 13.522% | $193.6004 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 8.118% | $75.2609 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.24 | $1,144.8380 | $1,144.84 | $1,144.85 | $1,144.90 | |