| 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 | $144.35 | 4.725% | $151.1705 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.72 | 5.210% | $188.0313 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.33 | 12.387% | $120.625 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.62 | 9.378% | $95.837 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.39 | 9.300% | $192.7943 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.33 | 3.204% | $51.9426 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.61 | 3.286% | $108.0475 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.35 | $908.4482 | $908.45 | $908.50 | $908.30 | |