| 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 | $143.27 | 4.259% | $149.3719 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.73 | 3.832% | $145.0845 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.67 | 3.211% | $56.4255 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.86 | 4.604% | $151.5294 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.38 | 3.224% | $90.1971 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.70 | 7.858% | $8.3051 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.27 | 6.737% | $16.2987 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.88 | $617.2122 | $617.22 | $617.25 | $617.20 | |