| 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 | $140.79 | 5.755% | $148.8925 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.32 | 11.387% | $24.8616 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.36 | 8.271% | $261.3229 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.74 | 8.609% | $261.4653 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.81 | 3.779% | $174.1515 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.99 | 8.840% | $213.3155 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.49 | 6.503% | $25.0176 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.50 | $1,109.0269 | $1,109.03 | $1,108.95 | $1,109.10 | |