| 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 | $138.47 | 8.530% | $150.2815 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.97 | 8.282% | $252.2646 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.96 | 5.862% | $52.8887 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.37 | 6.760% | $203.239 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 13.440% | $249.4772 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.61 | 3.749% | $13.0827 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.33 | 3.148% | $56.0403 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.63 | $977.2740 | $977.27 | $977.35 | $977.30 | |