| 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 | $139.95 | 8.512% | $151.8625 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.48 | 7.296% | $250.5147 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.59 | 12.428% | $15.279 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.30 | 10.229% | $40.0131 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.47 | 8.841% | $5.9536 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.38 | 9.396% | $177.6372 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 8.692% | $150.9841 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.08 | $792.2442 | $792.23 | $792.25 | $792.30 | |