| 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 | $138.76 | 8.529% | $150.5948 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.70 | 4.418% | $249.2458 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 13.607% | $52.9977 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.89 | 7.528% | $186.9804 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.80 | 12.459% | $165.0898 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.98 | 5.183% | $65.1924 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 9.475% | $261.1088 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.29 | $1,131.2097 | $1,131.21 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.20 | |