| 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 | $144.78 | 3.826% | $150.3193 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.58 | 5.653% | $114.718 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.39 | 6.828% | $229.0285 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.64 | 12.585% | $48.0062 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.66 | 5.148% | $138.4379 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.99 | 8.438% | $100.8365 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.53 | 10.453% | $144.1743 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.57 | $925.5207 | $925.53 | $925.50 | $925.40 | |