| 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 | $143.35 | 4.854% | $150.3082 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.31 | 8.159% | $231.7956 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.96 | 11.705% | $236.7699 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.47 | 6.513% | $138.9675 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 6.176% | $45.231 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.37 | 8.828% | $263.7664 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.86 | 7.510% | $218.0948 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.92 | $1,284.9334 | $1,284.94 | $1,284.90 | $1,285.00 | |