| 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 | $143.39 | 6.175% | $152.2443 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.91 | 9.588% | $185.1051 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.90 | 5.339% | $136.8354 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.69 | 9.451% | $150.7031 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.40 | 13.391% | $278.2615 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.71 | 11.531% | $50.9808 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 12.263% | $259.7654 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.39 | $1,213.8956 | $1,213.90 | $1,213.90 | $1,213.90 | |