| 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 | $150.25 | 7.434% | $161.4196 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.88 | 12.111% | $98.5231 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 11.183% | $147.462 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.25 | 3.820% | $103.0414 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.96 | 8.693% | $268.4282 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.92 | 10.264% | $248.0058 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.48 | 3.186% | $204.8036 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.37 | $1,231.6837 | $1,231.68 | $1,231.65 | $1,231.60 | |