| 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 | $144.80 | 3.805% | $150.3096 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 9.645% | $178.206 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.54 | 10.302% | $57.9527 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.95 | 11.107% | $117.7179 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 6.490% | $47.4732 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.88 | 12.393% | $224.6511 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.25 | 5.225% | $48.6666 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.53 | $824.9771 | $824.98 | $824.90 | $825.10 | |