| 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 | $143.29 | 4.867% | $150.2639 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.26 | 4.369% | $125.5142 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.98 | 7.421% | $85.9153 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.69 | 9.736% | $137.9272 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.68 | 9.711% | $237.7218 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.80 | 9.389% | $68.6963 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.32 | 10.712% | $39.1035 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.02 | $845.1422 | $845.14 | $845.10 | $845.10 | |