| 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 | $133.25 | 10.710% | $147.5211 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.76 | 11.265% | $167.7431 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.60 | 12.155% | $270.9665 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.42 | 10.542% | $227.0754 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 10.865% | $208.9362 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.28 | 11.204% | $103.7311 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.83 | 11.698% | $92.5195 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.60 | $1,218.4929 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.40 | |