| 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 | $142.30 | 5.550% | $150.1977 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.89 | 6.483% | $50.9947 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.27 | 13.288% | $254.071 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.67 | 13.127% | $111.6224 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 3.561% | $17.8746 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.64 | 4.807% | $191.4195 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 9.743% | $15.2762 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.95 | $791.4561 | $791.45 | $791.40 | $791.50 | |