| 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 | $145.51 | 3.454% | $150.5359 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.59 | 3.555% | $43.0685 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 10.251% | $82.2362 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.60 | 8.235% | $80.7433 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.59 | 8.578% | $156.9929 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.92 | 8.684% | $245.5389 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.55 | 7.490% | $96.2573 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.35 | $855.3730 | $855.38 | $855.40 | $855.30 | |