| 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 | $142.40 | 5.815% | $150.6806 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.88 | 13.860% | $235.5536 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.43 | 10.203% | $25.8206 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 3.809% | $38.3989 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 12.169% | $245.2687 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.56 | 9.771% | $99.4086 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.95 | 5.219% | $190.3938 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.87 | $985.5248 | $985.52 | $985.50 | $985.60 | |