| 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 | $142.74 | 5.381% | $150.4208 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.51 | 3.443% | $88.4541 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.46 | 13.872% | $89.344 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.25 | 12.692% | $250.458 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.60 | 10.317% | $9.4873 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 7.619% | $257.8659 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.85 | 3.743% | $122.2611 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.02 | $968.2912 | $968.29 | $968.25 | $968.40 | |