| 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 | $142.25 | 5.614% | $150.2359 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.80 | 11.305% | $95.4997 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.86 | 7.704% | $207.7179 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 7.667% | $232.8622 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.64 | 4.278% | $146.6566 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.83 | 6.216% | $160.2056 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.35 | 13.366% | $241.8664 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.01 | $1,235.0443 | $1,235.06 | $1,235.00 | $1,235.10 | |