| 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 | $138.62 | 4.520% | $144.8856 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.47 | 8.608% | $29.8346 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.81 | 6.515% | $158.505 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 6.802% | $79.0121 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.65 | 7.606% | $16.8403 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.92 | 4.108% | $150.8733 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.96 | 7.332% | $252.1873 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.41 | $832.1382 | $832.14 | $832.15 | $832.10 | |