| 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 | $140.97 | 6.709% | $150.4277 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.27 | 7.627% | $205.8582 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 4.714% | $150.3693 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 7.327% | $268.0384 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.94 | 11.734% | $183.1767 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.84 | 11.703% | $34.4492 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.76 | 12.582% | $188.8676 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.12 | $1,181.1871 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.20 | |