| 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 | $141.84 | 8.219% | $153.4978 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.64 | 4.495% | $130.2426 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.36 | 13.545% | $134.3919 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 3.653% | $226.3989 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 3.164% | $38.0263 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.32 | 7.378% | $51.885 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.53 | 13.699% | $115.4386 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.97 | $849.8811 | $849.89 | $849.95 | $849.80 | |