| 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 | $143.51 | 4.697% | $150.2507 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.26 | 10.818% | $188.6787 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.29 | 10.319% | $97.4006 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.33 | 7.141% | $198.5644 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 7.105% | $172.7068 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.62 | 4.303% | $51.7551 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.92 | 12.412% | $280.9401 | $280.94 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.18 | $1,140.2964 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.40 | |