| 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 | $140.31 | 7.438% | $150.7463 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.46 | 4.818% | $261.479 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.68 | 13.845% | $148.7726 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 5.448% | $138.6536 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.70 | 3.402% | $85.5135 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 3.762% | $41.0067 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.82 | 13.240% | $201.3634 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.98 | $1,027.5351 | $1,027.53 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.60 | |