| 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 | $138.82 | 8.500% | $150.6197 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.72 | 13.622% | $11.0441 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.84 | 7.870% | $200.4656 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.54 | 8.378% | $243.352 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 10.532% | $18.1825 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.32 | 7.462% | $23.9855 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.73 | 9.429% | $114.605 | $114.61 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.42 | $762.2544 | $762.26 | $762.25 | $762.30 | |