| 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 | $143.71 | 5.812% | $152.0624 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.73 | 3.703% | $184.3113 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.94 | 8.839% | $50.0006 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 8.735% | $46.4733 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.64 | 9.707% | $180.6216 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.65 | 9.611% | $97.1702 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.43 | 11.833% | $149.2188 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.84 | $859.8582 | $859.85 | $859.75 | $859.90 | |