| 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 | $144.67 | 3.575% | $149.842 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.78 | 4.492% | $80.229 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 9.417% | $43.5261 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.41 | 10.257% | $200.0172 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 8.686% | $122.2935 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 6.506% | $34.018 | $34.02 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.79 | 5.860% | $59.0593 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.89 | $688.9851 | $688.99 | $689.00 | $688.90 | |