| 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 | $142.29 | 5.558% | $150.1985 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.31 | 6.611% | $161.3131 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.40 | 4.351% | $154.8569 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 12.457% | $170.3499 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 5.602% | $256.8769 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 8.183% | $11.6189 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.93 | 10.673% | $12.0966 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.40 | $917.3108 | $917.32 | $917.30 | $917.30 | |