| 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 | $138.28 | 7.159% | $148.1795 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.76 | 8.380% | $125.4607 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.84 | 10.750% | $142.6903 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.26 | 7.800% | $135.0303 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.60 | 3.691% | $259.8496 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.97 | 11.375% | $108.0003 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.70 | 13.277% | $30.245 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.41 | $949.4557 | $949.46 | $949.50 | $949.40 | |