| 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 | $142.69 | 5.310% | $150.2668 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.38 | 12.364% | $89.1945 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 10.369% | $203.9398 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.57 | 6.850% | $74.3355 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.99 | 4.680% | $244.9407 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.38 | 11.698% | $157.9186 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.80 | 7.563% | $260.0873 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.59 | $1,180.6832 | $1,180.69 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.60 | |