| 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 | $142.96 | 5.500% | $150.8228 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 13.761% | $147.5025 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.56 | 3.791% | $210.239 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.26 | 7.342% | $53.9501 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.71 | 9.208% | $237.7567 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.48 | 6.502% | $260.3761 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.45 | 11.599% | $242.672 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.08 | $1,303.3192 | $1,303.32 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.40 | |