| 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 | $140.64 | 6.763% | $150.1515 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 6.272% | $249.1547 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 10.431% | $79.3336 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.36 | 3.402% | $55.1753 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.29 | 3.874% | $170.6546 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.94 | 5.873% | $154.5111 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.97 | 13.348% | $230.0624 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.49 | $1,089.0432 | $1,089.03 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.20 | |