| 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 | $140.83 | 6.863% | $150.4952 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.49 | 7.150% | $186.966 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.56 | 10.138% | $78.8148 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.77 | 11.106% | $123.0721 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 5.105% | $157.2055 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.36 | 12.458% | $218.5734 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.61 | 9.262% | $178.7636 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.19 | $1,093.8906 | $1,093.89 | $1,093.80 | $1,094.00 | |