| 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 | $141.40 | 6.681% | $150.8469 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.92 | 8.429% | $179.9054 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.68 | 6.289% | $260.0679 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.43 | 5.174% | $221.3176 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.81 | 13.245% | $238.7318 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.55 | 10.142% | $51.2711 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.52 | 11.600% | $149.0083 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.31 | $1,251.1490 | $1,251.16 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.10 | |