| 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 | $143.90 | 4.586% | $150.4993 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.45 | 3.550% | $200.3175 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.51 | 7.667% | $186.813 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.30 | 10.730% | $228.436 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.50 | 13.526% | $177.6682 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.58 | 5.833% | $184.7633 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.69 | 12.831% | $171.1533 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.93 | $1,299.6506 | $1,299.65 | $1,299.60 | $1,299.70 | |