| 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 | $139.55 | 7.149% | $149.5264 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.56 | 12.760% | $70.5427 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.46 | 11.226% | $185.1468 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.48 | 4.853% | $183.996 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.80 | 8.304% | $265.1282 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.78 | 8.118% | $25.7105 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.48 | 13.209% | $67.3367 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.11 | $947.3873 | $947.40 | $947.45 | $947.20 | |