| 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 | $150.68 | 13.752% | $171.4015 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.31 | 5.287% | $10.8551 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.83 | 8.588% | $268.0278 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.87 | 6.301% | $23.248 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.84 | 12.528% | $140.48 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.86 | 9.386% | $268.9364 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.43 | 8.377% | $263.8221 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.82 | $1,146.7709 | $1,146.78 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.70 | |