| 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 | $142.25 | 3.719% | $147.5403 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.97 | 13.285% | $255.9901 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.96 | 7.726% | $62.438 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.67 | 12.488% | $101.9929 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.43 | 11.421% | $130.8417 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.63 | 8.110% | $137.9808 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 10.656% | $272.4904 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.16 | $1,109.2742 | $1,109.27 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.20 | |