| 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 | $145.52 | 3.603% | $150.7631 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.49 | 4.857% | $18.3395 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.99 | 9.717% | $244.6579 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 7.152% | $41.0071 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.84 | 8.397% | $126.6511 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.36 | 4.742% | $50.6532 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 8.329% | $267.8543 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.73 | $899.9262 | $899.92 | $899.90 | $900.10 | |