| 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 | $144.97 | 3.103% | $149.4684 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.34 | 5.435% | $131.0979 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.33 | 3.795% | $26.2913 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.39 | 12.170% | $168.6925 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.86 | 5.818% | $87.6808 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.32 | 10.170% | $88.4885 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.86 | 8.787% | $218.5096 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.07 | $870.2290 | $870.23 | $870.25 | $870.30 | |