| 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 | $143.65 | 6.807% | $153.4283 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.34 | 7.751% | $263.2788 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.98 | 10.862% | $97.5364 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.38 | 13.143% | $14.0071 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.50 | 12.740% | $79.4817 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.28 | 3.845% | $51.1748 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.88 | 12.536% | $179.9226 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.01 | $838.8297 | $838.83 | $838.85 | $838.80 | |