| 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 | $142.25 | 5.400% | $149.9315 | $149.93 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.86 | 9.545% | $249.6092 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.82 | 5.795% | $48.4753 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.79 | 10.365% | $128.8953 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.75 | 8.630% | $148.5515 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.96 | 7.853% | $150.9511 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.30 | 11.270% | $260.7056 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.73 | $1,137.1195 | $1,137.13 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 | |