| 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 | $142.60 | 5.310% | $150.1721 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.93 | 13.222% | $182.2082 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 4.247% | $137.5852 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.74 | 3.702% | $161.5055 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.37 | 8.639% | $148.151 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.96 | 9.433% | $268.0671 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.53 | 11.335% | $40.6707 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.11 | $1,088.3598 | $1,088.37 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.50 | |