| 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 | $138.25 | 8.680% | $150.2501 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.35 | 8.238% | $54.4978 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 6.854% | $49.8474 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.88 | 11.854% | $101.6529 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.37 | 6.510% | $15.3055 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.43 | 9.332% | $9.2167 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.44 | 8.548% | $13.5034 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $361.37 | $394.2738 | $394.28 | $394.25 | $394.30 | |