| 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 | $143.53 | 4.435% | $149.8956 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 11.365% | $8.5417 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 13.224% | $179.845 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.48 | 12.685% | $276.6191 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.45 | 10.445% | $24.7949 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.48 | 7.483% | $241.2778 | $241.28 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 4.404% | $258.3373 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.89 | $1,139.3114 | $1,139.32 | $1,139.35 | $1,139.20 | |