| 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 | $143.50 | 7.321% | $154.0056 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.89 | 3.492% | $150.9845 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 12.774% | $222.5144 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.99 | 11.352% | $217.1253 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.57 | 11.833% | $39.779 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 10.355% | $8.7401 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 9.267% | $271.5503 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.70 | $1,064.6992 | $1,064.70 | $1,064.75 | $1,064.70 | |