| 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 | $141.60 | 7.499% | $152.2186 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.92 | 7.493% | $241.7733 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.35 | 8.242% | $54.4998 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.80 | 5.740% | $133.0209 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.33 | 9.378% | $175.3657 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.59 | 8.565% | $23.4392 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.37 | 13.460% | $248.8972 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.96 | $1,029.2147 | $1,029.22 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.20 | |