| 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 | $138.72 | 7.269% | $148.8036 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.65 | 3.470% | $23.436 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.86 | 8.405% | $144.0269 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 12.125% | $251.6309 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.32 | 4.788% | $141.7991 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.80 | 13.502% | $174.5661 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.73 | 7.461% | $30.8735 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.50 | $915.1361 | $915.14 | $915.15 | $915.10 | |