| 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 | $138.99 | 8.227% | $150.4247 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.84 | 3.598% | $40.2375 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 7.680% | $242.2477 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.78 | 5.575% | $249.9805 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.91 | 12.120% | $251.0479 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 9.589% | $116.515 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.62 | 8.675% | $80.0065 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.43 | $1,130.4598 | $1,130.47 | $1,130.45 | $1,130.30 | |