| 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 | $143.73 | 4.729% | $150.527 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.37 | 11.874% | $253.2492 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.80 | 10.525% | $20.7787 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 7.220% | $187.1418 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.93 | 5.761% | $126.8392 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.77 | 6.679% | $40.2927 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.82 | 3.517% | $208.918 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.96 | $987.7466 | $987.75 | $987.80 | $987.60 | |