| 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 | $141.55 | 6.375% | $150.5738 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.37 | 3.118% | $8.631 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 9.121% | $150.3906 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 3.701% | $253.7978 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.42 | 11.103% | $156.0108 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.35 | 7.114% | $161.0459 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.48 | 7.870% | $128.8831 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.73 | $1,009.3330 | $1,009.33 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.30 | |