| 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 | 7.338% | $152.2482 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 11.463% | $272.527 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.75 | 7.319% | $8.3172 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.28 | 5.192% | $36.0598 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.72 | 8.633% | $128.9691 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.67 | 8.501% | $192.7737 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.89 | 6.431% | $146.7577 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.65 | $937.6527 | $937.66 | $937.60 | $937.70 | |