| 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 | $138.61 | 8.296% | $150.1091 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.59 | 6.675% | $23.0311 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.65 | 8.610% | $132.1241 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.58 | 7.337% | $27.4568 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.33 | 8.302% | $19.8518 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.31 | 11.345% | $229.7159 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 13.364% | $280.5079 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.51 | $862.7967 | $862.80 | $862.75 | $862.80 | |