| 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 | $135.46 | 10.199% | $149.2756 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 3.410% | $42.2637 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.79 | 13.399% | $211.818 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.53 | 5.624% | $181.1768 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.93 | 12.837% | $213.1829 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.65 | 13.656% | $40.5184 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.77 | 7.874% | $76.3424 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.00 | $914.5778 | $914.58 | $914.60 | $914.60 | |