| 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 | $142.51 | 5.171% | $149.8792 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.70 | 6.715% | $10.3514 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.42 | 11.839% | $133.5581 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.51 | 12.495% | $271.6867 | $271.69 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 8.508% | $148.0375 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 9.285% | $19.3981 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.27 | 11.528% | $232.2794 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.59 | $965.1904 | $965.20 | $965.25 | $965.30 | |