| 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 | $139.91 | 7.403% | $150.2675 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.31 | 10.320% | $132.726 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.92 | 9.595% | $91.9721 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 7.330% | $54.5773 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.62 | 12.144% | $220.4975 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.51 | 6.168% | $230.926 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.40 | 9.195% | $210.0912 | $210.09 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.52 | $1,091.0576 | $1,091.07 | $1,091.10 | $1,091.10 | |