| 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 | $142.46 | 5.163% | $149.8152 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 9.480% | $87.3979 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.91 | 10.818% | $44.2275 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 9.354% | $46.6067 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.80 | 6.148% | $121.8579 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.83 | 9.567% | $98.424 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.54 | 13.115% | $269.8245 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.99 | $818.1537 | $818.16 | $818.10 | $818.10 | |