| 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 | $142.80 | 5.702% | $150.9425 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.40 | 7.144% | $236.1454 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.27 | 8.177% | $94.4061 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.73 | 11.790% | $120.4314 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.71 | 13.137% | $60.7659 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.95 | 12.483% | $227.1594 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 4.382% | $242.5211 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.20 | $1,132.3718 | $1,132.38 | $1,132.35 | $1,132.30 | |