| 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 | $137.84 | 8.695% | $149.8252 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.27 | 12.509% | $254.5741 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.53 | 5.269% | $158.4614 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.43 | 5.376% | $236.4954 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 5.538% | $83.2273 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.55 | 9.788% | $20.3657 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.27 | 10.333% | $164.6941 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.75 | $1,067.6432 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.70 | |