| 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 | $147.73 | 3.114% | $152.3303 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.77 | 4.753% | $257.4514 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.51 | 10.809% | $8.3218 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.81 | 5.279% | $224.0442 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 9.735% | $42.0066 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.36 | 9.428% | $66.0507 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.80 | 6.224% | $224.9824 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.26 | $975.1874 | $975.18 | $975.20 | $975.20 | |