| 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 | $149.94 | 3.696% | $155.4818 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.65 | 3.530% | $30.6966 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 11.288% | $273.1008 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.69 | 10.232% | $198.0759 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.41 | 8.825% | $148.4482 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.67 | 3.342% | $65.7979 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.62 | 3.151% | $237.8868 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.38 | $1,109.4880 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.50 | |