| 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 | $138.66 | 8.504% | $150.4516 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.76 | 13.417% | $284.4045 | $284.40 | $284.40 | $284.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.53 | 3.349% | $243.4179 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.52 | 7.808% | $148.2576 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 11.798% | $165.9977 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.48 | 8.692% | $145.0821 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.79 | 8.679% | $200.8279 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.22 | $1,338.4393 | $1,338.44 | $1,338.45 | $1,338.50 | |