| 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 | $142.84 | 4.479% | $149.2378 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.26 | 3.487% | $84.0935 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.92 | 5.302% | $260.0117 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.59 | 11.161% | $200.7456 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.57 | 11.715% | $183.8494 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.32 | 5.128% | $90.7465 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.72 | 12.860% | $220.8896 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.22 | $1,189.5741 | $1,189.58 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.40 | |