| 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 | $140.32 | 8.355% | $152.0437 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.85 | 11.610% | $198.4984 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.69 | 9.644% | $257.3235 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 10.342% | $154.3023 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.69 | 10.311% | $263.3013 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 10.470% | $47.8556 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.60 | 9.368% | $158.1461 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.31 | $1,231.4709 | $1,231.47 | $1,231.45 | $1,231.40 | |