| 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 | $142.91 | 5.268% | $150.4385 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.43 | 5.874% | $239.7305 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.76 | 9.250% | $12.8478 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.68 | 9.454% | $260.1503 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 12.786% | $116.8237 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.88 | 10.556% | $110.4233 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.64 | 10.274% | $219.0483 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.88 | $1,109.4624 | $1,109.46 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.30 | |