| 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 | $140.99 | 6.742% | $150.4955 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.88 | 6.559% | $174.6289 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.88 | 5.521% | $145.4924 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.96 | 8.205% | $252.0744 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.26 | 11.580% | $134.1861 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.80 | 7.642% | $35.3066 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.78 | 9.325% | $241.3677 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.55 | $1,133.5516 | $1,133.56 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.60 | |