| 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 | $141.71 | 6.157% | $150.4351 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.45 | 12.288% | $115.0391 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.42 | 8.576% | $105.7747 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.62 | 10.704% | $198.8465 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 10.284% | $242.2498 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.69 | 7.682% | $229.0288 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 8.326% | $146.5976 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.88 | $1,187.9716 | $1,187.98 | $1,188.00 | $1,187.80 | |