| 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 | $144.57 | 3.167% | $149.1485 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.40 | 10.721% | $246.2435 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.82 | 6.456% | $150.9759 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 3.873% | $40.3235 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 13.652% | $85.8073 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.47 | 4.305% | $254.9944 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 12.556% | $60.375 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.22 | $987.8681 | $987.87 | $987.90 | $987.80 | |