| 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 | $133.26 | 12.855% | $150.3906 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.50 | 13.740% | $280.3691 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.95 | 6.335% | $97.775 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.91 | 6.388% | $50.9705 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 13.274% | $278.5634 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.56 | 11.683% | $198.3043 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.95 | 8.520% | $15.1385 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.05 | $1,071.5114 | $1,071.51 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 | |