| 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 | $139.70 | 7.635% | $150.3661 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.87 | 12.713% | $23.5232 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 12.409% | $273.0302 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.85 | 13.668% | $110.0875 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.76 | 8.427% | $265.3859 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.68 | 6.811% | $248.5278 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.40 | 10.670% | $160.9142 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.15 | $1,231.8349 | $1,231.84 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.80 | |