| 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 | $136.26 | 9.322% | $148.9622 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.70 | 7.108% | $77.8675 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.33 | 12.793% | $61.2804 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.37 | 6.209% | $218.1214 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 3.703% | $250.5153 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.76 | 12.806% | $242.2622 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.50 | 8.350% | $168.4843 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.49 | $1,167.4933 | $1,167.49 | $1,167.45 | $1,167.60 | |