| 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 | $150.50 | 8.529% | $163.3361 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.25 | 11.606% | $143.1347 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.66 | 8.767% | $145.378 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 4.572% | $241.1012 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.35 | 6.400% | $47.1884 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 13.416% | $269.7373 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.82 | 11.508% | $128.0335 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.97 | $1,137.9092 | $1,137.91 | $1,138.00 | $1,137.80 | |