| 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 | $135.45 | 11.357% | $150.8331 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.34 | 11.274% | $262.985 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.40 | 11.822% | $140.2248 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.60 | 5.701% | $189.839 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.58 | 11.359% | $47.4167 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 9.375% | $266.4703 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.73 | 4.487% | $24.7948 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.73 | $1,082.5637 | $1,082.56 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.50 | |