| 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 | $143.74 | 3.296% | $148.4777 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.90 | 4.250% | $260.5208 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 10.206% | $260.9568 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.57 | 8.461% | $198.0172 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 9.271% | $250.613 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.77 | 9.289% | $47.8358 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.78 | 10.806% | $275.6632 | $275.66 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,334.90 | $1,442.0845 | $1,442.09 | $1,442.05 | $1,442.10 | |