| 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 | $145.36 | 3.515% | $150.4694 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.78 | 13.684% | $225.9811 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.34 | 4.345% | $13.9196 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 9.711% | $130.8852 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.62 | 5.674% | $216.2301 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.29 | 13.399% | $120.5318 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.42 | 10.544% | $181.7564 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.11 | $1,039.7736 | $1,039.78 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.80 | |