| 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 | $144.55 | 3.396% | $149.4589 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 3.221% | $17.2689 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 10.565% | $138.8475 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.51 | 5.568% | $115.6075 | $115.61 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 6.337% | $65.3228 | $65.32 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.37 | 12.546% | $97.206 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.38 | 13.526% | $239.9713 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.55 | $823.6829 | $823.69 | $823.60 | $823.70 | |