| 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 | $138.46 | 8.583% | $150.344 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 10.611% | $82.8476 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.64 | 13.764% | $8.6916 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.57 | 12.262% | $143.2126 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.36 | 4.608% | $246.2054 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.55 | 4.135% | $257.7862 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.89 | 6.740% | $259.2608 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.37 | $1,148.3482 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.30 | |