| 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 | $143.70 | 4.326% | $149.9165 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.25 | 4.598% | $93.3537 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 8.280% | $58.1897 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 12.635% | $9.3825 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.83 | 7.664% | $259.2872 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.73 | 9.170% | $79.3993 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.81 | 12.643% | $36.9582 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.39 | $686.4871 | $686.49 | $686.50 | $686.60 | |