| 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 | $148.96 | 3.672% | $154.4298 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 10.125% | $138.5152 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.67 | 11.325% | $207.8104 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 12.180% | $250.7335 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.31 | 7.127% | $59.2519 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.77 | 8.148% | $86.2697 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.81 | 3.510% | $39.1371 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.81 | $936.1476 | $936.15 | $936.15 | $936.10 | |