| 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 | $142.50 | 4.598% | $149.0522 | $149.05 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.65 | 7.723% | $253.8492 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.28 | 11.248% | $84.86 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.38 | 6.504% | $200.6322 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.30 | 6.677% | $236.0762 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.30 | 8.763% | $73.1975 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.85 | 8.107% | $52.8103 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.26 | $1,050.4776 | $1,050.48 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.50 | |