| 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 | $142.50 | 5.443% | $150.2563 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 4.624% | $36.88 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.49 | 13.857% | $31.2993 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.47 | 3.794% | $77.2954 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.36 | 3.246% | $98.4554 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.63 | 8.410% | $122.1022 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.75 | 8.738% | $43.2234 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.45 | $559.5120 | $559.52 | $559.50 | $559.60 | |